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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.39, 1,340.53 and 529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.39, 1,340.53 and 529.29 is: 730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.39 : 1,340.53 = 529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.39/1,340.53 = 529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.39x = 1,340.53 × 529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.39x = 709,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,529.12/971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.43

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