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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.80, 1,457.92 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.80, 1,457.92 and 504.48 is: 756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.80 : 1,457.92 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.80/1,457.92 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.80x = 1,457.92 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.80x = 735,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,491.48/972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.06

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