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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.73, 1,343.64 and 721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.73, 1,343.64 and 721.16 is: 996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.73 : 1,343.64 = 721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.73/1,343.64 = 721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.73x = 1,343.64 × 721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.73x = 968,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,979.42/972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.14

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