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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.80, 1,342.45 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.80, 1,342.45 and 530.69 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.80 : 1,342.45 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.80/1,342.45 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.80x = 1,342.45 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.80x = 712,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,418.74/972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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