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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,347.98 and 780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,347.98 and 780.62 is: 1,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,347.98 = 780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,347.98 = 780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,347.98 × 780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 1,052,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,249.50/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.87

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