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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,340.58 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,340.58 and 529.36 is: 730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,340.58 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,340.58 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,340.58 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 709,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,649.43/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.50

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