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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.95, 1,342.72 and 553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.95, 1,342.72 and 553.34 is: 763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.95 : 1,342.72 = 553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.95/1,342.72 = 553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.95x = 1,342.72 × 553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.95x = 742,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,984.14/972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.64

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