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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.20, 1,337.96 and 655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.20, 1,337.96 and 655.52 is: 904.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.20 : 1,337.96 = 655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.20/1,337.96 = 655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.20x = 1,337.96 × 655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.20x = 877,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,059.54/970.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.00

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