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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.52, 1,342.04 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.52, 1,342.04 and 558.52 is: 770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.52 : 1,342.04 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.52/1,342.04 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.52x = 1,342.04 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.52x = 749,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,556.18/972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.74

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