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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.63, 1,453.17 and 824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.63, 1,453.17 and 824.20 is: 1,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.63 : 1,453.17 = 824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.63/1,453.17 = 824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.63x = 1,453.17 × 824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.63x = 1,197,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,702.71/970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.94

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