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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.18, 1,337.94 and 638.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.18, 1,337.94 and 638.03 is: 879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.18 : 1,337.94 = 638.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.18/1,337.94 = 638.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.18x = 1,337.94 × 638.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.18x = 853,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,643.47/970.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.88

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