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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.16, 1,339.62 and 723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.16, 1,339.62 and 723.10 is: 996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.16 : 1,339.62 = 723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.16/1,339.62 = 723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.16x = 1,339.62 × 723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.16x = 968,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,679.22/972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.42

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