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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.61, 1,472.78 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.61, 1,472.78 and 770.40 is: 1,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.61 : 1,472.78 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.61/1,472.78 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.61x = 1,472.78 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.61x = 1,134,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,631.64/983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.54

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