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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.84, 1,339.74 and 528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.84, 1,339.74 and 528.76 is: 729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.84 : 1,339.74 = 528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.84/1,339.74 = 528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.84x = 1,339.74 × 528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.84x = 708,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,400.92/970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.68

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