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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.54, 1,458.54 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.54, 1,458.54 and 387.36 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.54 : 1,458.54 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.54/1,458.54 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.54x = 1,458.54 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.54x = 564,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,980.05/972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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