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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.25, 1,341.71 and 530.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.25, 1,341.71 and 530.13 is: 731.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.25 : 1,341.71 = 530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.25/1,341.71 = 530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.25x = 1,341.71 × 530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.25x = 711,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,280.72/972.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.58

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