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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.78, 1,462.46 and 760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.78, 1,462.46 and 760.78 is: 1,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.78 : 1,462.46 = 760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.78/1,462.46 = 760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.78x = 1,462.46 × 760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.78x = 1,112,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,610.32/976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.06

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