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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,340.36 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,340.36 and 529.16 is: 730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,340.36 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,340.36 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,340.36 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 709,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,265.07/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.25

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