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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.24, 1,341.54 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.24, 1,341.54 and 636 is: 877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.24 : 1,341.54 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.24/1,341.54 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.24x = 1,341.54 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.24x = 853,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,219.44/972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.58

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