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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.98, 1,342.73 and 530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.98, 1,342.73 and 530.90 is: 732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.98 : 1,342.73 = 530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.98/1,342.73 = 530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.98x = 1,342.73 × 530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.98x = 712,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,845.99/972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.65

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