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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.03, 1,338.68 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.03, 1,338.68 and 550.38 is: 759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.03 : 1,338.68 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.03/1,338.68 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.03x = 1,338.68 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.03x = 736,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,781.56/970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.54

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