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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.12, 1,341.90 and 712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.12, 1,341.90 and 712.20 is: 983.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.12 : 1,341.90 = 712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.12/1,341.90 = 712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.12x = 1,341.90 × 712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.12x = 955,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,701.18/972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.11

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