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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.01, 1,463.32 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.01, 1,463.32 and 756.44 is: 1,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.01 : 1,463.32 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.01/1,463.32 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.01x = 1,463.32 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.01x = 1,106,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,908.64/977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.95

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