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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.12, 1,338.06 and 616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.12, 1,338.06 and 616.16 is: 849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.12 : 1,338.06 = 616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.12/1,338.06 = 616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.12x = 1,338.06 × 616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.12x = 824,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,459.05/970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.85

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