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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.34, 1,461.33 and 808.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.34, 1,461.33 and 808.82 is: 1,215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.34 : 1,461.33 = 808.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.34/1,461.33 = 808.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.34x = 1,461.33 × 808.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.34x = 1,181,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,952.93/972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.58

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