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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.94, 1,339.92 and 528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.94, 1,339.92 and 528.81 is: 729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.94 : 1,339.92 = 528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.94/1,339.92 = 528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.94x = 1,339.92 × 528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.94x = 708,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,563.10/970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.77

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