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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.72, 1,338.24 and 847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.72, 1,338.24 and 847.76 is: 1,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.72 : 1,338.24 = 847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.72/1,338.24 = 847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.72x = 1,338.24 × 847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.72x = 1,134,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,506.34/972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.32

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