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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.86, 1,459.73 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.86, 1,459.73 and 528.27 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.86 : 1,459.73 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.86/1,459.73 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.86x = 1,459.73 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.86x = 771,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,127.41/972.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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