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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.31, 1,339.07 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.31, 1,339.07 and 621 is: 857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.31 : 1,339.07 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.31/1,339.07 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.31x = 1,339.07 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.31x = 831,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,559.37/970.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.00

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