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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.05, 1,341.47 and 529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.05, 1,341.47 and 529.97 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.05 : 1,341.47 = 529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.05/1,341.47 = 529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.05x = 1,341.47 × 529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.05x = 710,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,932.85/972.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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