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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.83, 1,341.08 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.83, 1,341.08 and 529.74 is: 731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.83 : 1,341.08 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.83/1,341.08 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.83x = 1,341.08 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.83x = 710,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,423.72/971.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.02

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