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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.20, 1,339.34 and 674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.20, 1,339.34 and 674.96 is: 931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.20 : 1,339.34 = 674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.20/1,339.34 = 674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.20x = 1,339.34 × 674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.20x = 904,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,000.93/970.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.77

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