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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.83, 1,458.07 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.83, 1,458.07 and 356.20 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.83 : 1,458.07 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.83/1,458.07 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.83x = 1,458.07 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.83x = 519,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,364.53/972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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