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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.09, 1,341.69 and 552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.09, 1,341.69 and 552.47 is: 762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.09 : 1,341.69 = 552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.09/1,341.69 = 552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.09x = 1,341.69 × 552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.09x = 741,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,240.71/972.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.52

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