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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.41, 1,339.17 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.41, 1,339.17 and 528.31 is: 729.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.41 : 1,339.17 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.41/1,339.17 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.41x = 1,339.17 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.41x = 707,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,487.57/970.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.06

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