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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.48, 1,340.66 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.48, 1,340.66 and 529.40 is: 730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.48 : 1,340.66 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.48/1,340.66 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.48x = 1,340.66 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.48x = 709,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,736.05/971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.58

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