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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.91, 1,339.88 and 528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.91, 1,339.88 and 528.83 is: 729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.91 : 1,339.88 = 528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.91/1,339.88 = 528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.91x = 1,339.88 × 528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.91x = 708,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,568.74/970.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.80

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