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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.13, 1,341.79 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.13, 1,341.79 and 552.72 is: 762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.13 : 1,341.79 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.13/1,341.79 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.13x = 1,341.79 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.13x = 741,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,639.37/972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.90

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