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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,339.29 and 639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,339.29 and 639.60 is: 882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,339.29 = 639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,339.29 = 639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,339.29 × 639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 856,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,609.88/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.54

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