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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.22, 1,340.28 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.22, 1,340.28 and 773.48 is: 1,068.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.22 : 1,340.28 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.22/1,340.28 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.22x = 1,340.28 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.22x = 1,036,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,673.07/970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.50

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