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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.54, 1,339.31 and 528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.54, 1,339.31 and 528.45 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.54 : 1,339.31 = 528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.54/1,339.31 = 528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.54x = 1,339.31 × 528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.54x = 707,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,756.95/970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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