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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.05, 1,338.33 and 620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.05, 1,338.33 and 620.94 is: 856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.05 : 1,338.33 = 620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.05/1,338.33 = 620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.05x = 1,338.33 × 620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.05x = 831,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,022.63/970.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.68

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