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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.61, 1,339.49 and 652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.61, 1,339.49 and 652.01 is: 899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.61 : 1,339.49 = 652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.61/1,339.49 = 652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.61x = 1,339.49 × 652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.61x = 873,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,357.61/970.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.80

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