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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.88, 1,339.61 and 656.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.88, 1,339.61 and 656.19 is: 905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.88 : 1,339.61 = 656.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.88/1,339.61 = 656.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.88x = 1,339.61 × 656.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.88x = 879,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,035.40/970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.41

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