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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,339.31 and 528.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,339.31 and 528.43 is: 729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,339.31 = 528.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,339.31 = 528.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,339.31 × 528.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 707,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,725.17/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.22

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