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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.61, 1,457.70 and 699.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.61, 1,457.70 and 699.23 is: 1,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.61 : 1,457.70 = 699.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.61/1,457.70 = 699.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.61x = 1,457.70 × 699.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.61x = 1,019,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,267.57/972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.97

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