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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.00, 1,464.68 and 761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.00, 1,464.68 and 761.54 is: 1,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.00 : 1,464.68 = 761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.00/1,464.68 = 761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.00x = 1,464.68 × 761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.00x = 1,115,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,406.99/977.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.67

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