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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.57, 1,338.18 and 708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.57, 1,338.18 and 708.13 is: 976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.57 : 1,338.18 = 708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.57/1,338.18 = 708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.57x = 1,338.18 × 708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.57x = 947,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,605.40/970.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.34

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