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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.43, 1,339.20 and 592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.43, 1,339.20 and 592.22 is: 817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.43 : 1,339.20 = 592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.43/1,339.20 = 592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.43x = 1,339.20 × 592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.43x = 793,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,094.33/970.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.26

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