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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.88, 1,457.64 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.88, 1,457.64 and 697.64 is: 1,045.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.88 : 1,457.64 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.88/1,457.64 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.88x = 1,457.64 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.88x = 1,016,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,907.97/972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.26

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