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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.01, 1,458.42 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.01, 1,458.42 and 394.75 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.01 : 1,458.42 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.01/1,458.42 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.01x = 1,458.42 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.01x = 575,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,711.30/972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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