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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,339.09 and 597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,339.09 and 597.40 is: 824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,339.09 = 597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,339.09 = 597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,339.09 × 597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 799,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,967.52/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.37

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