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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.01, 1,338.84 and 597.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.01, 1,338.84 and 597.23 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.01 : 1,338.84 = 597.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.01/1,338.84 = 597.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.01x = 1,338.84 × 597.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.01x = 799,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,588.72/970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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