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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.94, 1,342.66 and 530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.94, 1,342.66 and 530.85 is: 732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.94 : 1,342.66 = 530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.94/1,342.66 = 530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.94x = 1,342.66 × 530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.94x = 712,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,744.35/972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.57

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