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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.37, 1,339.07 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.37, 1,339.07 and 528.26 is: 728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.37 : 1,339.07 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.37/1,339.07 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.37x = 1,339.07 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.37x = 707,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,371.44/970.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.97

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