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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.66, 1,339.51 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.66, 1,339.51 and 528.56 is: 729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.66 : 1,339.51 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.66/1,339.51 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.66x = 1,339.51 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.66x = 708,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,002.07/970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.41

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