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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,339.91 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,339.91 and 616.84 is: 851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,339.91 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,339.91 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,339.91 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 826,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,513.50/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.85

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