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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.18, 1,339.77 and 659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.18, 1,339.77 and 659.14 is: 910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.18 : 1,339.77 = 659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.18/1,339.77 = 659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.18x = 1,339.77 × 659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.18x = 883,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,096.00/970.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.24

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