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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.06, 1,464.14 and 759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.06, 1,464.14 and 759.20 is: 1,138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.06 : 1,464.14 = 759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.06/1,464.14 = 759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.06x = 1,464.14 × 759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.06x = 1,111,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,575.09/976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.84

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