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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.09, 1,338.33 and 722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.09, 1,338.33 and 722.02 is: 996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.09 : 1,338.33 = 722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.09/1,338.33 = 722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.09x = 1,338.33 × 722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.09x = 966,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,301.03/970.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.09

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