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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.70, 1,459.06 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.70, 1,459.06 and 356.42 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.70 : 1,459.06 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.70/1,459.06 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.70x = 1,459.06 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.70x = 520,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,040.92/972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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