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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.84, 1,342.50 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.84, 1,342.50 and 530.76 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.84 : 1,342.50 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.84/1,342.50 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.84x = 1,342.50 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.84x = 712,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,545.30/972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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