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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.35, 1,339.07 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.35, 1,339.07 and 528.27 is: 729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.35 : 1,339.07 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.35/1,339.07 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.35x = 1,339.07 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.35x = 707,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,390.51/970.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.01

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