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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.23, 1,338.92 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.23, 1,338.92 and 528.13 is: 728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.23 : 1,338.92 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.23/1,338.92 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.23x = 1,338.92 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.23x = 707,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,123.82/970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.82

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