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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.84, 1,344.18 and 724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.84, 1,344.18 and 724.98 is: 1,001.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.84 : 1,344.18 = 724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.84/1,344.18 = 724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.84x = 1,344.18 × 724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.84x = 974,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,503.62/972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.71

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