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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.32, 1,341.80 and 530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.32, 1,341.80 and 530.23 is: 731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.32 : 1,341.80 = 530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.32/1,341.80 = 530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.32x = 1,341.80 × 530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.32x = 711,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,462.61/972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.72

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