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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.16, 1,338.84 and 528.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.16, 1,338.84 and 528.09 is: 728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.16 : 1,338.84 = 528.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.16/1,338.84 = 528.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.16x = 1,338.84 × 528.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.16x = 707,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,022.99/970.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.77

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