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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.14, 1,341.55 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.14, 1,341.55 and 530.04 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.14 : 1,341.55 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.14/1,341.55 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.14x = 1,341.55 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.14x = 711,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,070.04/972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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