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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.46, 1,341.96 and 530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.46, 1,341.96 and 530.36 is: 731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.46 : 1,341.96 = 530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.46/1,341.96 = 530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.46x = 1,341.96 × 530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.46x = 711,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,721.91/972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.88

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