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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.31, 1,340.42 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.31, 1,340.42 and 529.22 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.31 : 1,340.42 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.31/1,340.42 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.31x = 1,340.42 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.31x = 709,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,370.24/971.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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