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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.34, 1,341.90 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.34, 1,341.90 and 552.69 is: 762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.34 : 1,341.90 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.34/1,341.90 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.34x = 1,341.90 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.34x = 741,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,654.71/972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.75

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