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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,337.64 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,337.64 and 620.64 is: 855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,337.64 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,337.64 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,337.64 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 830,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,192.89/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.80

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