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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.33, 1,341.81 and 530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.33, 1,341.81 and 530.23 is: 731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.33 : 1,341.81 = 530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.33/1,341.81 = 530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.33x = 1,341.81 × 530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.33x = 711,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,465.27/972.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.71

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