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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,339.74 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,339.74 and 592.64 is: 818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,339.74 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,339.74 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,339.74 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 793,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,983.51/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.02

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