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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.68, 1,466.17 and 776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.68, 1,466.17 and 776.48 is: 1,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.68 : 1,466.17 = 776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.68/1,466.17 = 776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.68x = 1,466.17 × 776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.68x = 1,138,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,451.68/981.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.70

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