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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.58, 1,339.47 and 734.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.58, 1,339.47 and 734.15 is: 1,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.58 : 1,339.47 = 734.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.58/1,339.47 = 734.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.58x = 1,339.47 × 734.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.58x = 983,365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,365.20/970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.18

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