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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.48, 1,341.99 and 530.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.48, 1,341.99 and 530.37 is: 731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.48 : 1,341.99 = 530.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.48/1,341.99 = 530.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.48x = 1,341.99 × 530.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.48x = 711,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,748.58/972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.89

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