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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.96, 1,341.36 and 736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.96, 1,341.36 and 736.80 is: 1,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.96 : 1,341.36 = 736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.96/1,341.36 = 736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.96x = 1,341.36 × 736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.96x = 988,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,314.05/972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.78

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