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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,339.54 and 692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,339.54 and 692.28 is: 955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,339.54 = 692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,339.54 = 692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,339.54 × 692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 927,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,335.02/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.51

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