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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.07, 1,339.20 and 748.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.07, 1,339.20 and 748.53 is: 1,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.07 : 1,339.20 = 748.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.07/1,339.20 = 748.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.07x = 1,339.20 × 748.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.07x = 1,002,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,431.38/970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.37

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