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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.88, 1,456.08 and 936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.88, 1,456.08 and 936.16 is: 1,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.88 : 1,456.08 = 936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.88/1,456.08 = 936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.88x = 1,456.08 × 936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.88x = 1,363,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,123.85/972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.12

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