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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.29, 1,340.34 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.29, 1,340.34 and 529.18 is: 730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.29 : 1,340.34 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.29/1,340.34 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.29x = 1,340.34 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.29x = 709,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,281.12/971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.25

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