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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.05, 1,338.66 and 527.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.05, 1,338.66 and 527.95 is: 728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.05 : 1,338.66 = 527.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.05/1,338.66 = 527.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.05x = 1,338.66 × 527.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.05x = 706,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,745.55/970.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.57

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