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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,453.60 and 662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,453.60 and 662.92 is: 992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,453.60 = 662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,453.60 = 662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,453.60 × 662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 963,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,620.51/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.91

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