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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970, 1,337.93 and 620.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970, 1,337.93 and 620.53 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970 : 1,337.93 = 620.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970/1,337.93 = 620.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970x = 1,337.93 × 620.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970x = 830,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,225.70/970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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