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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.31, 1,463.89 and 770.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.31, 1,463.89 and 770.23 is: 1,154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.31 : 1,463.89 = 770.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.31/1,463.89 = 770.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.31x = 1,463.89 × 770.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.31x = 1,127,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,531.99/976.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.89

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