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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.05, 1,458.18 and 645.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.05, 1,458.18 and 645.12 is: 967.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.05 : 1,458.18 = 645.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.05/1,458.18 = 645.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.05x = 1,458.18 × 645.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.05x = 940,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,701.08/972.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.75

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