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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.44, 1,342.47 and 762.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.44, 1,342.47 and 762.15 is: 1,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.44 : 1,342.47 = 762.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.44/1,342.47 = 762.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.44x = 1,342.47 × 762.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.44x = 1,023,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,163.51/972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.17

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