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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.03, 1,339.29 and 935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.03, 1,339.29 and 935.58 is: 1,289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.03 : 1,339.29 = 935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.03/1,339.29 = 935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.03x = 1,339.29 × 935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.03x = 1,253,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,012.94/972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.07

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