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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.58, 1,340.81 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.58, 1,340.81 and 529.48 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.58 : 1,340.81 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.58/1,340.81 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.58x = 1,340.81 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.58x = 709,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,933.09/971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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