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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.08, 1,341.07 and 552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.08, 1,341.07 and 552.09 is: 761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.08 : 1,341.07 = 552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.08/1,341.07 = 552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.08x = 1,341.07 × 552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.08x = 740,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,391.34/972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.66

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