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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,339.00 and 620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,339.00 and 620.76 is: 856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,339.00 = 620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,339.00 = 620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,339.00 × 620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 831,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,201.11/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.84

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