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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.94, 1,341.13 and 677.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.94, 1,341.13 and 677.51 is: 935.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.94 : 1,341.13 = 677.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.94/1,341.13 = 677.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.94x = 1,341.13 × 677.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.94x = 908,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,636.34/970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.83

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