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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,340.00 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,340.00 and 528.93 is: 729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,340.00 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,340.00 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,340.00 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 708,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,763.56/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.90

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