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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.78, 1,349.67 and 768.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.78, 1,349.67 and 768.02 is: 1,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.78 : 1,349.67 = 768.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.78/1,349.67 = 768.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.78x = 1,349.67 × 768.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.78x = 1,036,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,566.81/975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.30

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