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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.15, 1,457.24 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.15, 1,457.24 and 624.48 is: 936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.15 : 1,457.24 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.15/1,457.24 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.15x = 1,457.24 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.15x = 910,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,014.11/972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.08

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