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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.34, 1,460.13 and 639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.34, 1,460.13 and 639.34 is: 960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.34 : 1,460.13 = 639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.34/1,460.13 = 639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.34x = 1,460.13 × 639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.34x = 933,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,519.51/972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.08

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