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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.08, 1,457.75 and 379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.08, 1,457.75 and 379.03 is: 568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.08 : 1,457.75 = 379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.08/1,457.75 = 379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.08x = 1,457.75 × 379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.08x = 552,521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,521.80/972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.39

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