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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.63, 1,342.23 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.63, 1,342.23 and 558.63 is: 770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.63 : 1,342.23 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.63/1,342.23 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.63x = 1,342.23 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.63x = 749,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,809.94/972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.91

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