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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.07, 1,341.43 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.07, 1,341.43 and 529.98 is: 731.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.07 : 1,341.43 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.07/1,341.43 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.07x = 1,341.43 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.07x = 710,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,924.72/972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.35

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