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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.14, 1,339 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.14, 1,339 and 675.30 is: 932.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.14 : 1,339 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.14/1,339 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.14x = 1,339 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.14x = 904,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,226.70/970.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.06

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