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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.00, 1,338.56 and 527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.00, 1,338.56 and 527.90 is: 728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.00 : 1,338.56 = 527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.00/1,338.56 = 527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.00x = 1,338.56 × 527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.00x = 706,628.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,628.51/970.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.48

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