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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.64, 1,342.29 and 574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.64, 1,342.29 and 574.32 is: 792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.64 : 1,342.29 = 574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.64/1,342.29 = 574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.64x = 1,342.29 × 574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.64x = 770,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,903.99/972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.59

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