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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.30, 1,341.75 and 530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.30, 1,341.75 and 530.20 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.30 : 1,341.75 = 530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.30/1,341.75 = 530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.30x = 1,341.75 × 530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.30x = 711,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,395.85/972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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