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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.36, 1,339.11 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.36, 1,339.11 and 528.28 is: 729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.36 : 1,339.11 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.36/1,339.11 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.36x = 1,339.11 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.36x = 707,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,421.68/970.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.03

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