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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.71, 1,332.47 and 883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.71, 1,332.47 and 883.23 is: 1,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.71 : 1,332.47 = 883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.71/1,332.47 = 883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.71x = 1,332.47 × 883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.71x = 1,176,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,873.06/970.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.38

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