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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.28, 1,340.37 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.28, 1,340.37 and 529.18 is: 730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.28 : 1,340.37 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.28/1,340.37 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.28x = 1,340.37 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.28x = 709,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,297.00/971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.27

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