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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.33, 1,341.93 and 552.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.33, 1,341.93 and 552.82 is: 762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.33 : 1,341.93 = 552.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.33/1,341.93 = 552.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.33x = 1,341.93 × 552.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.33x = 741,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,839.03/972.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.95

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