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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.00, 1,339.94 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.00, 1,339.94 and 528.89 is: 729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.00 : 1,339.94 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.00/1,339.94 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.00x = 1,339.94 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.00x = 708,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,671.52/971.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.84

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