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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.61, 1,340.85 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.61, 1,340.85 and 529.52 is: 730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.61 : 1,340.85 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.61/1,340.85 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.61x = 1,340.85 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.61x = 710,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,006.89/971.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.75

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