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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.92, 1,457.69 and 655.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.92, 1,457.69 and 655.71 is: 982.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.92 : 1,457.69 = 655.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.92/1,457.69 = 655.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.92x = 1,457.69 × 655.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.92x = 955,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,821.91/972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.43

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