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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.56, 1,342.88 and 795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.56, 1,342.88 and 795.71 is: 1,098.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.56 : 1,342.88 = 795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.56/1,342.88 = 795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.56x = 1,342.88 × 795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.56x = 1,068,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,532.35/972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.69

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