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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.39, 1,342.06 and 574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.39, 1,342.06 and 574.06 is: 792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.39 : 1,342.06 = 574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.39/1,342.06 = 574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.39x = 1,342.06 × 574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.39x = 770,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,422.96/972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.30

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