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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970, 1,336.72 and 620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970, 1,336.72 and 620.08 is: 854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970 : 1,336.72 = 620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970/1,336.72 = 620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970x = 1,336.72 × 620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970x = 828,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,873.34/970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.51

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