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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.61, 1,340.81 and 529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.61, 1,340.81 and 529.51 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.61 : 1,340.81 = 529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.61/1,340.81 = 529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.61x = 1,340.81 × 529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.61x = 709,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,972.30/971.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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