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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.41, 1,348.10 and 767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.41, 1,348.10 and 767.43 is: 1,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.41 : 1,348.10 = 767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.41/1,348.10 = 767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.41x = 1,348.10 × 767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.41x = 1,034,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,572.38/976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.57

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