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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,339.46 and 528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,339.46 and 528.53 is: 729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,339.46 = 528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,339.46 = 528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,339.46 × 528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 707,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,944.79/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.37

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