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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.98, 1,339.94 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.98, 1,339.94 and 528.88 is: 729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.98 : 1,339.94 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.98/1,339.94 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.98x = 1,339.94 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.98x = 708,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,660.77/970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.84

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