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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.24, 1,341.64 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.24, 1,341.64 and 530.16 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.24 : 1,341.64 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.24/1,341.64 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.24x = 1,341.64 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.24x = 711,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,283.86/972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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