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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.67, 1,342.23 and 552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.67, 1,342.23 and 552.97 is: 763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.67 : 1,342.23 = 552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.67/1,342.23 = 552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.67x = 1,342.23 × 552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.67x = 742,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,212.92/972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.07

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