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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.24, 1,338.95 and 528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.24, 1,338.95 and 528.16 is: 728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.24 : 1,338.95 = 528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.24/1,338.95 = 528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.24x = 1,338.95 × 528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.24x = 707,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,170.50/970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.86

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