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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,338.14 and 655.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,338.14 and 655.65 is: 904.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,338.14 = 655.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,338.14 = 655.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,338.14 × 655.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 877,353.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,353.13/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.18

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