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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970, 1,338.60 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970, 1,338.60 and 527.92 is: 728.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970 : 1,338.60 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970/1,338.60 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970x = 1,338.60 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970x = 706,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,673.71/970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.53

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