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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.44, 1,339.26 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.44, 1,339.26 and 621.72 is: 858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.44 : 1,339.26 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.44/1,339.26 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.44x = 1,339.26 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.44x = 832,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,644.73/970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.01

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