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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.59, 1,459.10 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.59, 1,459.10 and 387.62 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.59 : 1,459.10 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.59/1,459.10 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.59x = 1,459.10 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.59x = 565,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,580.96/972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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