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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,453.92 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,453.92 and 641.12 is: 960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,453.92 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,453.92 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,453.92 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 932,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,137.19/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.57

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