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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.55, 1,339.29 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.55, 1,339.29 and 528.42 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.55 : 1,339.29 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.55/1,339.29 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.55x = 1,339.29 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.55x = 707,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,707.62/970.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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