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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.74, 1,339.62 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.74, 1,339.62 and 528.64 is: 729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.74 : 1,339.62 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.74/1,339.62 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.74x = 1,339.62 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.74x = 708,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,176.72/970.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.52

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