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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.35, 1,340.46 and 529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.35, 1,340.46 and 529.24 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.35 : 1,340.46 = 529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.35/1,340.46 = 529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.35x = 1,340.46 × 529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.35x = 709,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,421.70/971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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