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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.24, 1,341.60 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.24, 1,341.60 and 573.84 is: 791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.24 : 1,341.60 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.24/1,341.60 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.24x = 1,341.60 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.24x = 769,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,863.74/972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.85

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