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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.17, 1,341.59 and 530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.17, 1,341.59 and 530.09 is: 731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.17 : 1,341.59 = 530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.17/1,341.59 = 530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.17x = 1,341.59 × 530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.17x = 711,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,154.08/972.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.51

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