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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,339.04 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,339.04 and 528.26 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,339.04 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,339.04 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,339.04 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 707,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,361.27/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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