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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.95, 1,339.94 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.95, 1,339.94 and 598.14 is: 825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.95 : 1,339.94 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.95/1,339.94 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.95x = 1,339.94 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.95x = 801,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,471.71/970.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.45

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