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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.65, 1,339.48 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.65, 1,339.48 and 528.56 is: 729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.65 : 1,339.48 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.65/1,339.48 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.65x = 1,339.48 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.65x = 707,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,995.55/970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.40

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