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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,337.27 and 690.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,337.27 and 690.59 is: 951.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,337.27 = 690.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,337.27 = 690.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,337.27 × 690.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 923,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,505.18/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.74

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