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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.40, 1,340.52 and 529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.40, 1,340.52 and 529.29 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.40 : 1,340.52 = 529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.40/1,340.52 = 529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.40x = 1,340.52 × 529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.40x = 709,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,523.83/971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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