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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.08, 1,340.08 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.08, 1,340.08 and 528.98 is: 729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.08 : 1,340.08 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.08/1,340.08 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.08x = 1,340.08 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.08x = 708,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,874.15/971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.99

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