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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.90, 1,464.55 and 872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.90, 1,464.55 and 872.44 is: 1,313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.90 : 1,464.55 = 872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.90/1,464.55 = 872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.90x = 1,464.55 × 872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.90x = 1,277,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,726.16/972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.31

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