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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.07, 1,337.33 and 690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.07, 1,337.33 and 690.20 is: 951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.07 : 1,337.33 = 690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.07/1,337.33 = 690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.07x = 1,337.33 × 690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.07x = 923,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,015.03/970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.49

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