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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.04, 1,338.70 and 527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.04, 1,338.70 and 527.93 is: 728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.04 : 1,338.70 = 527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.04/1,338.70 = 527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.04x = 1,338.70 × 527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.04x = 706,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,737.86/970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.57

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