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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.24, 1,340.28 and 738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.24, 1,340.28 and 738.96 is: 1,018.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.24 : 1,340.28 = 738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.24/1,340.28 = 738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.24x = 1,340.28 × 738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.24x = 990,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,413.31/972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.69

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