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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.64, 1,338.85 and 671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.64, 1,338.85 and 671.37 is: 926.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.64 : 1,338.85 = 671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.64/1,338.85 = 671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.64x = 1,338.85 × 671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.64x = 898,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,863.72/970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.05

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