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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.36, 1,336.82 and 675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.36, 1,336.82 and 675.12 is: 930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.36 : 1,336.82 = 675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.36/1,336.82 = 675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.36x = 1,336.82 × 675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.36x = 902,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,513.92/970.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.08

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