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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.71, 1,342.20 and 552.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.71, 1,342.20 and 552.93 is: 762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.71 : 1,342.20 = 552.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.71/1,342.20 = 552.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.71x = 1,342.20 × 552.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.71x = 742,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,142.65/972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.96

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