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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.59, 1,342.15 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.59, 1,342.15 and 530.48 is: 732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.59 : 1,342.15 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.59/1,342.15 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.59x = 1,342.15 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.59x = 711,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,985.76/972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.06

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