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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.14, 1,467.57 and 773.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.14, 1,467.57 and 773.22 is: 1,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.14 : 1,467.57 = 773.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.14/1,467.57 = 773.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.14x = 1,467.57 × 773.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.14x = 1,134,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,754.48/976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.49

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