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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.48, 1,339.24 and 528.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.48, 1,339.24 and 528.38 is: 729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.48 : 1,339.24 = 528.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.48/1,339.24 = 528.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.48x = 1,339.24 × 528.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.48x = 707,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,627.63/970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.15

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