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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.70, 1,342.66 and 636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.70, 1,342.66 and 636.64 is: 878.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.70 : 1,342.66 = 636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.70/1,342.66 = 636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.70x = 1,342.66 × 636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.70x = 854,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,791.06/972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.78

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