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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.89, 1,342.54 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.89, 1,342.54 and 553.24 is: 763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.89 : 1,342.54 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.89/1,342.54 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.89x = 1,342.54 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.89x = 742,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,746.83/972.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.44

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