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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.24, 1,340.16 and 705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.24, 1,340.16 and 705.28 is: 974.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.24 : 1,340.16 = 705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.24/1,340.16 = 705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.24x = 1,340.16 × 705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.24x = 945,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,188.04/970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.18

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