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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.97, 1,341.32 and 774.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.97, 1,341.32 and 774.23 is: 1,069.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.97 : 1,341.32 = 774.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.97/1,341.32 = 774.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.97x = 1,341.32 × 774.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.97x = 1,038,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,479.61/970.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.53

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