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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.52, 1,341.01 and 636.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.52, 1,341.01 and 636.58 is: 877.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.52 : 1,341.01 = 636.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.52/1,341.01 = 636.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.52x = 1,341.01 × 636.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.52x = 853,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,660.15/972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.78

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