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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.51, 1,341.03 and 723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.51, 1,341.03 and 723.42 is: 997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.51 : 1,341.03 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.51/1,341.03 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.51x = 1,341.03 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.51x = 970,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,127.92/972.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.55

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