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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.94, 1,338.64 and 793.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.94, 1,338.64 and 793.71 is: 1,094.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.94 : 1,338.64 = 793.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.94/1,338.64 = 793.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.94x = 1,338.64 × 793.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.94x = 1,062,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,491.95/970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.29

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