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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.81, 1,347.76 and 777.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.81, 1,347.76 and 777.30 is: 1,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.81 : 1,347.76 = 777.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.81/1,347.76 = 777.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.81x = 1,347.76 × 777.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.81x = 1,047,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,613.85/975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.58

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