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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.10, 1,338.72 and 527.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.10, 1,338.72 and 527.99 is: 728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.10 : 1,338.72 = 527.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.10/1,338.72 = 527.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.10x = 1,338.72 × 527.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.10x = 706,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,824.08/970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.61

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