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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.02, 1,341.42 and 552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.02, 1,341.42 and 552.41 is: 762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.02 : 1,341.42 = 552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.02/1,341.42 = 552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.02x = 1,341.42 × 552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.02x = 741,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,007.12/972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.34

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