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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.41, 1,341.98 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.41, 1,341.98 and 530.30 is: 731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.41 : 1,341.98 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.41/1,341.98 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.41x = 1,341.98 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.41x = 711,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,651.99/972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.84

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