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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,345.67 and 756.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,345.67 and 756.06 is: 1,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,345.67 = 756.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,345.67 = 756.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,345.67 × 756.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 1,017,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,407.26/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.80

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