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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.64, 1,337.22 and 690.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.64, 1,337.22 and 690.43 is: 951.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.64 : 1,337.22 = 690.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.64/1,337.22 = 690.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.64x = 1,337.22 × 690.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.64x = 923,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,256.80/970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.18

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