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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.27, 1,341.81 and 552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.27, 1,341.81 and 552.65 is: 762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.27 : 1,341.81 = 552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.27/1,341.81 = 552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.27x = 1,341.81 × 552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.27x = 741,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,544.59/972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.69

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