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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.66, 1,342.27 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.66, 1,342.27 and 530.55 is: 732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.66 : 1,342.27 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.66/1,342.27 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.66x = 1,342.27 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.66x = 712,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,141.35/972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.16

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