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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.61, 1,342.19 and 530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.61, 1,342.19 and 530.51 is: 732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.61 : 1,342.19 = 530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.61/1,342.19 = 530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.61x = 1,342.19 × 530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.61x = 712,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,045.22/972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.10

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