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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.09, 1,464.29 and 761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.09, 1,464.29 and 761.01 is: 1,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.09 : 1,464.29 = 761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.09/1,464.29 = 761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.09x = 1,464.29 × 761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.09x = 1,114,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,339.33/978.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.30

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