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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.03, 1,452.27 and 739.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.03, 1,452.27 and 739.86 is: 1,107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.03 : 1,452.27 = 739.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.03/1,452.27 = 739.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.03x = 1,452.27 × 739.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.03x = 1,074,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,476.48/970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.67

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