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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.26, 1,459.06 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.26, 1,459.06 and 395.14 is: 592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.26 : 1,459.06 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.26/1,459.06 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.26x = 1,459.06 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.26x = 576,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,532.97/972.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.98

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