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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.09, 1,462.79 and 760.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.09, 1,462.79 and 760.01 is: 1,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.09 : 1,462.79 = 760.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.09/1,462.79 = 760.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.09x = 1,462.79 × 760.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.09x = 1,111,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,729.61/977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.80

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