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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.29, 1,338.97 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.29, 1,338.97 and 528.18 is: 728.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.29 : 1,338.97 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.29/1,338.97 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.29x = 1,338.97 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.29x = 707,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,214.53/970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.87

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