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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.71, 1,342.33 and 530.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.71, 1,342.33 and 530.61 is: 732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.71 : 1,342.33 = 530.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.71/1,342.33 = 530.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.71x = 1,342.33 × 530.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.71x = 712,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,253.72/972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.24

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