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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.15, 1,341.58 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.15, 1,341.58 and 530.06 is: 731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.15 : 1,341.58 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.15/1,341.58 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.15x = 1,341.58 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.15x = 711,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,117.89/972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.49

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