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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.04, 1,341.22 and 672.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.04, 1,341.22 and 672.82 is: 928.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.04 : 1,341.22 = 672.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.04/1,341.22 = 672.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.04x = 1,341.22 × 672.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.04x = 902,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,399.64/972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.36

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