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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.97, 1,342.64 and 530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.97, 1,342.64 and 530.86 is: 732.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.97 : 1,342.64 = 530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.97/1,342.64 = 530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.97x = 1,342.64 × 530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.97x = 712,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,755.20/972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.56

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