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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.69, 1,342.25 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.69, 1,342.25 and 530.60 is: 732.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.69 : 1,342.25 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.69/1,342.25 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.69x = 1,342.25 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.69x = 712,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,188.49/972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.18

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