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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.88, 1,455.08 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.88, 1,455.08 and 624.08 is: 935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.88 : 1,455.08 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.88/1,455.08 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.88x = 1,455.08 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.88x = 908,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,086.33/970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.32

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