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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.35, 1,341.54 and 552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.35, 1,341.54 and 552.68 is: 762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.35 : 1,341.54 = 552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.35/1,341.54 = 552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.35x = 1,341.54 × 552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.35x = 741,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,442.33/972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.53

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