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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.87, 1,339.40 and 656.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.87, 1,339.40 and 656.49 is: 905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.87 : 1,339.40 = 656.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.87/1,339.40 = 656.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.87x = 1,339.40 × 656.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.87x = 879,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,302.71/970.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.69

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