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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.54, 1,341.92 and 673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.54, 1,341.92 and 673.32 is: 929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.54 : 1,341.92 = 673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.54/1,341.92 = 673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.54x = 1,341.92 × 673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.54x = 903,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,538.21/972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.05

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