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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.67, 1,339.04 and 655.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.67, 1,339.04 and 655.95 is: 904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.67 : 1,339.04 = 655.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.67/1,339.04 = 655.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.67x = 1,339.04 × 655.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.67x = 878,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,343.29/970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.88

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