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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.62, 1,342.22 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.62, 1,342.22 and 530.52 is: 732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.62 : 1,342.22 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.62/1,342.22 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.62x = 1,342.22 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.62x = 712,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,074.55/972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.12

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