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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.72, 1,342.30 and 530.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.72, 1,342.30 and 530.61 is: 732.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.72 : 1,342.30 = 530.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.72/1,342.30 = 530.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.72x = 1,342.30 × 530.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.72x = 712,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,234.72/972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.21

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