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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.98, 1,341.25 and 529.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.98, 1,341.25 and 529.87 is: 731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.98 : 1,341.25 = 529.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.98/1,341.25 = 529.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.98x = 1,341.25 × 529.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.98x = 710,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,688.14/971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.18

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