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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.13, 1,341.53 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.13, 1,341.53 and 530.03 is: 731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.13 : 1,341.53 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.13/1,341.53 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.13x = 1,341.53 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.13x = 711,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,051.15/972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.44

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