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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.69, 1,340.97 and 529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.69, 1,340.97 and 529.61 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.69 : 1,340.97 = 529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.69/1,340.97 = 529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.69x = 1,340.97 × 529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.69x = 710,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,191.12/971.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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