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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.12, 1,341.54 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.12, 1,341.54 and 552.46 is: 762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.12 : 1,341.54 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.12/1,341.54 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.12x = 1,341.54 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.12x = 741,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,147.19/972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.40

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