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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.32, 1,348.70 and 529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.32, 1,348.70 and 529.19 is: 730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.32 : 1,348.70 = 529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.32/1,348.70 = 529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.32x = 1,348.70 × 529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.32x = 713,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,724.93/977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.29

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