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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.10, 1,338.73 and 528.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.10, 1,338.73 and 528.00 is: 728.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.10 : 1,338.73 = 528.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.10/1,338.73 = 528.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.10x = 1,338.73 × 528.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.10x = 706,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,843.10/970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.63

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