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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.56, 1,342.10 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.56, 1,342.10 and 552.92 is: 763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.56 : 1,342.10 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.56/1,342.10 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.56x = 1,342.10 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.56x = 742,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,073.93/972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.01

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