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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.96, 1,343.28 and 748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.96, 1,343.28 and 748.50 is: 1,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.96 : 1,343.28 = 748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.96/1,343.28 = 748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.96x = 1,343.28 × 748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.96x = 1,005,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,445.08/972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.39

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