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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.59, 1,340.80 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.59, 1,340.80 and 529.49 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.59 : 1,340.80 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.59/1,340.80 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.59x = 1,340.80 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.59x = 709,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,946.98/971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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