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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.48, 1,339.14 and 566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.48, 1,339.14 and 566.74 is: 782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.48 : 1,339.14 = 566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.48/1,339.14 = 566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.48x = 1,339.14 × 566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.48x = 758,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,944.20/970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.03

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