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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.38, 1,341.65 and 552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.38, 1,341.65 and 552.69 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.38 : 1,341.65 = 552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.38/1,341.65 = 552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.38x = 1,341.65 × 552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.38x = 741,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,517.92/972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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