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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.30, 1,341.70 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.30, 1,341.70 and 530.18 is: 731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.30 : 1,341.70 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.30/1,341.70 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.30x = 1,341.70 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.30x = 711,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,342.51/972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.61

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