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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.78, 1,341.08 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.78, 1,341.08 and 529.71 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.78 : 1,341.08 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.78/1,341.08 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.78x = 1,341.08 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.78x = 710,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,376.12/971.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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