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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,338.96 and 528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,338.96 and 528.14 is: 728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,338.96 = 528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,338.96 = 528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,338.96 × 528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 707,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,158.33/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.83

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