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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.99, 1,342.66 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.99, 1,342.66 and 553.23 is: 763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.99 : 1,342.66 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.99/1,342.66 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.99x = 1,342.66 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.99x = 742,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,799.79/972.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.42

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