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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.96, 1,339.56 and 639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.96, 1,339.56 and 639.58 is: 882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.96 : 1,339.56 = 639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.96/1,339.56 = 639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.96x = 1,339.56 × 639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.96x = 856,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,755.78/970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.38

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