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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.78, 1,460.97 and 759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.78, 1,460.97 and 759.78 is: 1,137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.78 : 1,460.97 = 759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.78/1,460.97 = 759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.78x = 1,460.97 × 759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.78x = 1,110,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,015.79/975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.57

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