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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.51, 1,340.65 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.51, 1,340.65 and 529.40 is: 730.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.51 : 1,340.65 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.51/1,340.65 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.51x = 1,340.65 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.51x = 709,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,741.15/971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.55

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