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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.96, 1,341.20 and 529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.96, 1,341.20 and 529.85 is: 731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.96 : 1,341.20 = 529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.96/1,341.20 = 529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.96x = 1,341.20 × 529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.96x = 710,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,639.50/971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.14

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