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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.54, 1,342.10 and 530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.54, 1,342.10 and 530.45 is: 732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.54 : 1,342.10 = 530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.54/1,342.10 = 530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.54x = 1,342.10 × 530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.54x = 711,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,916.59/972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.02

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