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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.32, 1,341.76 and 552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.32, 1,341.76 and 552.68 is: 762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.32 : 1,341.76 = 552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.32/1,341.76 = 552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.32x = 1,341.76 × 552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.32x = 741,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,563.92/972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.67

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