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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,339.00 and 675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,339.00 and 675.95 is: 932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,339.00 = 675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,339.00 = 675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,339.00 × 675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 905,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,088.67/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.59

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