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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.38, 1,455.99 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.38, 1,455.99 and 662.04 is: 993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.38 : 1,455.99 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.38/1,455.99 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.38x = 1,455.99 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.38x = 963,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,923.62/970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.35

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