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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.70, 1,464.36 and 760.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.70, 1,464.36 and 760.65 is: 1,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.70 : 1,464.36 = 760.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.70/1,464.36 = 760.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.70x = 1,464.36 × 760.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.70x = 1,113,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,865.43/975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.61

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