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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.59, 1,455.29 and 582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.59, 1,455.29 and 582.81 is: 872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.59 : 1,455.29 = 582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.59/1,455.29 = 582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.59x = 1,455.29 × 582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.59x = 848,154.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,154.65/972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.06

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