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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.56, 1,337.28 and 721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.56, 1,337.28 and 721.60 is: 994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.56 : 1,337.28 = 721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.56/1,337.28 = 721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.56x = 1,337.28 × 721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.56x = 964,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,981.25/970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.25

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