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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.12, 1,340.68 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.12, 1,340.68 and 657.30 is: 906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.12 : 1,340.68 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.12/1,340.68 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.12x = 1,340.68 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.12x = 881,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,228.96/972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.50

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