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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.32, 1,349.24 and 751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.32, 1,349.24 and 751.44 is: 1,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.32 : 1,349.24 = 751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.32/1,349.24 = 751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.32x = 1,349.24 × 751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.32x = 1,013,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,872.91/977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.40

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