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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.46, 1,341.94 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.46, 1,341.94 and 530.35 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.46 : 1,341.94 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.46/1,341.94 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.46x = 1,341.94 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.46x = 711,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,697.88/972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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