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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,339.43 and 621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,339.43 and 621.93 is: 858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,339.43 = 621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,339.43 = 621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,339.43 × 621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 833,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,028.59/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.35

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