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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.07, 1,452.62 and 640.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.07, 1,452.62 and 640.01 is: 958.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.07 : 1,452.62 = 640.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.07/1,452.62 = 640.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.07x = 1,452.62 × 640.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.07x = 929,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,680.86/970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.37

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