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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.76, 1,330.02 and 958.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.76, 1,330.02 and 958.62 is: 1,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.76 : 1,330.02 = 958.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.76/1,330.02 = 958.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.76x = 1,330.02 × 958.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.76x = 1,274,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,983.77/970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.39

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