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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.38, 1,339.12 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.38, 1,339.12 and 528.28 is: 729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.38 : 1,339.12 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.38/1,339.12 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.38x = 1,339.12 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.38x = 707,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,425.65/970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.02

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