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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.77, 1,463.31 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.77, 1,463.31 and 759.27 is: 1,137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.77 : 1,463.31 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.77/1,463.31 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.77x = 1,463.31 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.77x = 1,111,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,047.38/976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.47

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