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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.78, 1,338.30 and 651.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.78, 1,338.30 and 651.58 is: 898.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.78 : 1,338.30 = 651.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.78/1,338.30 = 651.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.78x = 1,338.30 × 651.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.78x = 872,009.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,009.51/970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.26

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