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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.26, 1,341.62 and 552.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.26, 1,341.62 and 552.63 is: 762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.26 : 1,341.62 = 552.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.26/1,341.62 = 552.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.26x = 1,341.62 × 552.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.26x = 741,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,419.46/972.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.57

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