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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.53, 1,340.71 and 529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.53, 1,340.71 and 529.43 is: 730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.53 : 1,340.71 = 529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.53/1,340.71 = 529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.53x = 1,340.71 × 529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.53x = 709,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,809.45/971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.61

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