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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.37, 1,341.84 and 530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.37, 1,341.84 and 530.26 is: 731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.37 : 1,341.84 = 530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.37/1,341.84 = 530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.37x = 1,341.84 × 530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.37x = 711,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,524.08/972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.74

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