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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.55, 1,340.67 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.55, 1,340.67 and 529.42 is: 730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.55 : 1,340.67 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.55/1,340.67 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.55x = 1,340.67 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.55x = 709,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,777.51/971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.56

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