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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.55, 1,339.34 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.55, 1,339.34 and 528.44 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.55 : 1,339.34 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.55/1,339.34 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.55x = 1,339.34 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.55x = 707,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,761.54/970.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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