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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.57, 1,458.98 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.57, 1,458.98 and 356.56 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.57 : 1,458.98 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.57/1,458.98 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.57x = 1,458.98 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.57x = 520,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,213.95/972.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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