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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972, 1,341.54 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972, 1,341.54 and 558 is: 770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972 : 1,341.54 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972/1,341.54 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972x = 1,341.54 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972x = 748,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,579.32/972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.14

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