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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.09, 1,340.14 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.09, 1,340.14 and 529.03 is: 730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.09 : 1,340.14 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.09/1,340.14 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.09x = 1,340.14 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.09x = 708,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,969.59/971.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.07

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