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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.70, 1,342.29 and 530.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.70, 1,342.29 and 530.59 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.70 : 1,342.29 = 530.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.70/1,342.29 = 530.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.70x = 1,342.29 × 530.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.70x = 712,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,203.00/972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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