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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,339.68 and 528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,339.68 and 528.70 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,339.68 = 528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,339.68 = 528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,339.68 × 528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 708,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,288.82/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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