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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.63, 1,340.87 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.63, 1,340.87 and 529.53 is: 730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.63 : 1,340.87 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.63/1,340.87 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.63x = 1,340.87 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.63x = 710,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,028.24/971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.76

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