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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.56, 1,458.91 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.56, 1,458.91 and 356.45 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.56 : 1,458.91 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.56/1,458.91 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.56x = 1,458.91 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.56x = 520,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,029.83/972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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