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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.42, 1,336.62 and 804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.42, 1,336.62 and 804.10 is: 1,107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.42 : 1,336.62 = 804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.42/1,336.62 = 804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.42x = 1,336.62 × 804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.42x = 1,074,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,776.14/970.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.54

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