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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.08, 1,341.47 and 552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.08, 1,341.47 and 552.43 is: 762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.08 : 1,341.47 = 552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.08/1,341.47 = 552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.08x = 1,341.47 × 552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.08x = 741,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,069.19/972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.36

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