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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.98, 1,341.32 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.98, 1,341.32 and 529.88 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.98 : 1,341.32 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.98/1,341.32 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.98x = 1,341.32 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.98x = 710,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,733.26/971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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