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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.67, 1,342.28 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.67, 1,342.28 and 530.58 is: 732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.67 : 1,342.28 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.67/1,342.28 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.67x = 1,342.28 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.67x = 712,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,187.63/972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.20

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