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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,349.58 and 758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,349.58 and 758.72 is: 1,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,349.58 = 758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,349.58 = 758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,349.58 × 758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 1,023,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,953.34/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.08

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