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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.07, 1,341.65 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.07, 1,341.65 and 552.45 is: 762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.07 : 1,341.65 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.07/1,341.65 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.07x = 1,341.65 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.07x = 741,194.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,194.54/972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.49

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