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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.86, 1,337.52 and 675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.86, 1,337.52 and 675.61 is: 930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.86 : 1,337.52 = 675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.86/1,337.52 = 675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.86x = 1,337.52 × 675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.86x = 903,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,641.89/970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.76

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