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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.73, 1,340.88 and 719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.73, 1,340.88 and 719.16 is: 993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.73 : 1,340.88 = 719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.73/1,340.88 = 719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.73x = 1,340.88 × 719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.73x = 964,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,312.41/970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.39

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