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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,459.26 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,459.26 and 356.44 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,459.26 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,459.26 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,459.26 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 520,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,138.63/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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