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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.11, 1,457.55 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.11, 1,457.55 and 623.58 is: 936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.11 : 1,457.55 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.11/1,457.55 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.11x = 1,457.55 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.11x = 908,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,899.03/970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.90

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