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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.67, 1,345.04 and 765.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.67, 1,345.04 and 765.02 is: 1,054.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.67 : 1,345.04 = 765.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.67/1,345.04 = 765.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.67x = 1,345.04 × 765.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.67x = 1,028,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,978.68/975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.64

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