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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.23, 1,341.61 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.23, 1,341.61 and 530.10 is: 731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.23 : 1,341.61 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.23/1,341.61 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.23x = 1,341.61 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.23x = 711,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,186.14/972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.50

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