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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.68, 1,350.91 and 769.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.68, 1,350.91 and 769.51 is: 1,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.68 : 1,350.91 = 769.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.68/1,350.91 = 769.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.68x = 1,350.91 × 769.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.68x = 1,039,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,541.40/977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.27

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