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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.64, 1,446.72 and 915.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.64, 1,446.72 and 915.96 is: 1,365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.64 : 1,446.72 = 915.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.64/1,446.72 = 915.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.64x = 1,446.72 × 915.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.64x = 1,325,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,137.65/970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.22

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