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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.47, 1,335.96 and 720.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.47, 1,335.96 and 720.99 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.47 : 1,335.96 = 720.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.47/1,335.96 = 720.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.47x = 1,335.96 × 720.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.47x = 963,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,213.80/970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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