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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,338.99 and 704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,338.99 and 704.82 is: 972.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,338.99 = 704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,338.99 = 704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,338.99 × 704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 943,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,746.93/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.67

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