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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.49, 1,340.66 and 529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.49, 1,340.66 and 529.39 is: 730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.49 : 1,340.66 = 529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.49/1,340.66 = 529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.49x = 1,340.66 × 529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.49x = 709,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,730.52/971.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.56

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