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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.67, 1,337.96 and 655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.67, 1,337.96 and 655.83 is: 903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.67 : 1,337.96 = 655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.67/1,337.96 = 655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.67x = 1,337.96 × 655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.67x = 877,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,475.16/970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.99

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