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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.97, 1,341.24 and 529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.97, 1,341.24 and 529.86 is: 731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.97 : 1,341.24 = 529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.97/1,341.24 = 529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.97x = 1,341.24 × 529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.97x = 710,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,669.43/971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.16

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