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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.19, 1,341.62 and 530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.19, 1,341.62 and 530.09 is: 731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.19 : 1,341.62 = 530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.19/1,341.62 = 530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.19x = 1,341.62 × 530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.19x = 711,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,180.67/972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.53

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