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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.41, 1,341.95 and 547.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.41, 1,341.95 and 547.07 is: 754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.41 : 1,341.95 = 547.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.41/1,341.95 = 547.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.41x = 1,341.95 × 547.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.41x = 734,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,131.14/972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.96

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