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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.12, 1,338.76 and 528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.12, 1,338.76 and 528.04 is: 728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.12 : 1,338.76 = 528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.12/1,338.76 = 528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.12x = 1,338.76 × 528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.12x = 706,918.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,918.83/970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.69

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