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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.73, 1,342.36 and 530.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.73, 1,342.36 and 530.63 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.73 : 1,342.36 = 530.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.73/1,342.36 = 530.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.73x = 1,342.36 × 530.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.73x = 712,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,289.78/972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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