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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.26, 1,341.69 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.26, 1,341.69 and 530.15 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.26 : 1,341.69 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.26/1,341.69 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.26x = 1,341.69 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.26x = 711,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,296.95/972.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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