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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.52, 1,342.16 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.52, 1,342.16 and 552.88 is: 763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.52 : 1,342.16 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.52/1,342.16 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.52x = 1,342.16 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.52x = 742,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,053.42/972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.02

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