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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.30, 1,340.41 and 529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.30, 1,340.41 and 529.21 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.30 : 1,340.41 = 529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.30/1,340.41 = 529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.30x = 1,340.41 × 529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.30x = 709,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,358.38/971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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