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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.51, 1,342.10 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.51, 1,342.10 and 530.43 is: 732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.51 : 1,342.10 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.51/1,342.10 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.51x = 1,342.10 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.51x = 711,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,887.45/972.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.01

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