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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.59, 1,340.79 and 773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.59, 1,340.79 and 773.85 is: 1,069.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.59 : 1,340.79 = 773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.59/1,340.79 = 773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.59x = 1,340.79 × 773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.59x = 1,037,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,570.34/970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.01

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