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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,342.33 and 553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,342.33 and 553.12 is: 763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,342.33 = 553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,342.33 = 553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,342.33 × 553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 742,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,469.57/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.26

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