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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.69, 1,459.61 and 387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.69, 1,459.61 and 387.97 is: 582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.69 : 1,459.61 = 387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.69/1,459.61 = 387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.69x = 1,459.61 × 387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.69x = 566,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,287.69/972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.19

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