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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.32, 1,341.84 and 617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.32, 1,341.84 and 617.84 is: 852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.32 : 1,341.84 = 617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.32/1,341.84 = 617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.32x = 1,341.84 × 617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.32x = 829,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,042.43/972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.64

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