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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.22, 1,458.78 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.22, 1,458.78 and 452.36 is: 678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.22 : 1,458.78 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.22/1,458.78 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.22x = 1,458.78 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.22x = 659,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,893.72/972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.75

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