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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.88, 1,339.39 and 656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.88, 1,339.39 and 656.03 is: 905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.88 : 1,339.39 = 656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.88/1,339.39 = 656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.88x = 1,339.39 × 656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.88x = 878,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,677.11/970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.03

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