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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.56, 1,340.58 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.56, 1,340.58 and 739.28 is: 1,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.56 : 1,340.58 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.56/1,340.58 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.56x = 1,340.58 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.56x = 991,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,063.98/972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.03

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