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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.61, 1,339.11 and 597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.61, 1,339.11 and 597.20 is: 823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.61 : 1,339.11 = 597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.61/1,339.11 = 597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.61x = 1,339.11 × 597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.61x = 799,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,709.80/970.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.93

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