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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.74, 1,338.54 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.74, 1,338.54 and 760.54 is: 1,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.74 : 1,338.54 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.74/1,338.54 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.74x = 1,338.54 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.74x = 1,018,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,013.21/970.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.70

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