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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.39, 1,340.10 and 723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.39, 1,340.10 and 723.32 is: 996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.39 : 1,340.10 = 723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.39/1,340.10 = 723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.39x = 1,340.10 × 723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.39x = 969,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,314.43/972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.84

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