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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.53, 1,342.08 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.53, 1,342.08 and 530.43 is: 731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.53 : 1,342.08 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.53/1,342.08 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.53x = 1,342.08 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.53x = 711,879.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,879.49/972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.99

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