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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.81, 1,457.57 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.81, 1,457.57 and 587.25 is: 879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.81 : 1,457.57 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.81/1,457.57 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.81x = 1,457.57 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.81x = 855,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,955.05/972.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.88

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