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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.09, 1,340.10 and 773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.09, 1,340.10 and 773.35 is: 1,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.09 : 1,340.10 = 773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.09/1,340.10 = 773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.09x = 1,340.10 × 773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.09x = 1,036,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,366.34/970.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.32

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