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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.08, 1,458.24 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.08, 1,458.24 and 387.13 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.08 : 1,458.24 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.08/1,458.24 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.08x = 1,458.24 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.08x = 564,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,533.73/972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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