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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,339.36 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,339.36 and 621.68 is: 857.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,339.36 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,339.36 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,339.36 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 832,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,653.32/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.70

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