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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.34, 1,340.42 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.34, 1,340.42 and 529.26 is: 730.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.34 : 1,340.42 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.34/1,340.42 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.34x = 1,340.42 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.34x = 709,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,430.69/971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.36

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