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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.92, 1,339.94 and 734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.92, 1,339.94 and 734.44 is: 1,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.92 : 1,339.94 = 734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.92/1,339.94 = 734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.92x = 1,339.94 × 734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.92x = 984,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,105.53/970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.58

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