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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.74, 1,459.06 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.74, 1,459.06 and 356.38 is: 534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.74 : 1,459.06 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.74/1,459.06 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.74x = 1,459.06 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.74x = 519,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,979.80/972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.55

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