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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.79, 1,464.50 and 772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.79, 1,464.50 and 772.48 is: 1,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.79 : 1,464.50 = 772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.79/1,464.50 = 772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.79x = 1,464.50 × 772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.79x = 1,131,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,296.96/975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.37

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