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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.03, 1,456.74 and 532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.03, 1,456.74 and 532.63 is: 798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.03 : 1,456.74 = 532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.03/1,456.74 = 532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.03x = 1,456.74 × 532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.03x = 775,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,896.14/972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.22

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