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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.73, 1,338.05 and 655.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.73, 1,338.05 and 655.89 is: 904.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.73 : 1,338.05 = 655.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.73/1,338.05 = 655.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.73x = 1,338.05 × 655.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.73x = 877,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,615.35/970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.08

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