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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.39, 1,341.92 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.39, 1,341.92 and 530.30 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.39 : 1,341.92 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.39/1,341.92 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.39x = 1,341.92 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.39x = 711,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,610.81/972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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