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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.87, 1,458.27 and 484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.87, 1,458.27 and 484.83 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.87 : 1,458.27 = 484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.87/1,458.27 = 484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.87x = 1,458.27 × 484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.87x = 707,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,013.04/972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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