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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.92, 1,341.68 and 786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.92, 1,341.68 and 786.29 is: 1,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.92 : 1,341.68 = 786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.92/1,341.68 = 786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.92x = 1,341.68 × 786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.92x = 1,054,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,938.93/972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.31

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