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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.63, 1,457.94 and 555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.63, 1,457.94 and 555.27 is: 832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.63 : 1,457.94 = 555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.63/1,457.94 = 555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.63x = 1,457.94 × 555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.63x = 809,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,550.34/972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.33

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