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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.62, 1,340.83 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.62, 1,340.83 and 529.52 is: 730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.62 : 1,340.83 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.62/1,340.83 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.62x = 1,340.83 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.62x = 709,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,990.61/971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.73

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