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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.60, 1,339.42 and 528.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.60, 1,339.42 and 528.51 is: 729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.60 : 1,339.42 = 528.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.60/1,339.42 = 528.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.60x = 1,339.42 × 528.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.60x = 707,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,894.02/970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.34

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