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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.21, 1,338.84 and 528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.21, 1,338.84 and 528.11 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.21 : 1,338.84 = 528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.21/1,338.84 = 528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.21x = 1,338.84 × 528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.21x = 707,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,045.46/970.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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