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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.65, 1,340.01 and 639.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.65, 1,340.01 and 639.63 is: 883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.65 : 1,340.01 = 639.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.65/1,340.01 = 639.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.65x = 1,340.01 × 639.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.65x = 857,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,110.60/970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.03

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