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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.01, 1,338.63 and 527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.01, 1,338.63 and 527.93 is: 728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.01 : 1,338.63 = 527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.01/1,338.63 = 527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.01x = 1,338.63 × 527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.01x = 706,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,702.94/970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.56

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