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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.32, 1,340.42 and 529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.32, 1,340.42 and 529.23 is: 730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.32 : 1,340.42 = 529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.32/1,340.42 = 529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.32x = 1,340.42 × 529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.32x = 709,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,390.48/971.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.34

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