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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,456.65 and 677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,456.65 and 677.34 is: 1,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,456.65 = 677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,456.65 = 677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,456.65 × 677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 986,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,647.31/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.51

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