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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.47, 1,339.25 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.47, 1,339.25 and 528.37 is: 729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.47 : 1,339.25 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.47/1,339.25 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.47x = 1,339.25 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.47x = 707,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,624.04/970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.15

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