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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.64, 1,468.98 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.64, 1,468.98 and 736.44 is: 1,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.64 : 1,468.98 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.64/1,468.98 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.64x = 1,468.98 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.64x = 1,081,815.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,815.63/977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.56

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