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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.61, 1,454.60 and 696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.61, 1,454.60 and 696.09 is: 1,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.61 : 1,454.60 = 696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.61/1,454.60 = 696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.61x = 1,454.60 × 696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.61x = 1,012,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,535.79/970.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.20

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