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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,342.78 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,342.78 and 530.92 is: 732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,342.78 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,342.78 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,342.78 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 712,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,908.76/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.66

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