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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.51, 1,339.33 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.51, 1,339.33 and 528.42 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.51 : 1,339.33 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.51/1,339.33 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.51x = 1,339.33 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.51x = 707,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,733.43/970.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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