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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.03, 1,337.85 and 704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.03, 1,337.85 and 704.49 is: 971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.03 : 1,337.85 = 704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.03/1,337.85 = 704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.03x = 1,337.85 × 704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.03x = 942,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,501.95/970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.62

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