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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.50, 1,340.68 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.50, 1,340.68 and 529.40 is: 730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.50 : 1,340.68 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.50/1,340.68 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.50x = 1,340.68 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.50x = 709,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,755.99/971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.58

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