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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.42, 1,341.93 and 530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.42, 1,341.93 and 530.33 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.42 : 1,341.93 = 530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.42/1,341.93 = 530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.42x = 1,341.93 × 530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.42x = 711,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,669.09/972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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