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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.94, 1,340.20 and 660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.94, 1,340.20 and 660.62 is: 911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.94 : 1,340.20 = 660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.94/1,340.20 = 660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.94x = 1,340.20 × 660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.94x = 885,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,362.92/970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.86

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