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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.74, 1,342.44 and 707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.74, 1,342.44 and 707.24 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.74 : 1,342.44 = 707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.74/1,342.44 = 707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.74x = 1,342.44 × 707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.74x = 949,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,420.55/972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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