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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.23, 1,340.26 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.23, 1,340.26 and 529.12 is: 730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.23 : 1,340.26 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.23/1,340.26 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.23x = 1,340.26 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.23x = 709,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,157.58/971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.17

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