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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.05, 1,338.63 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.05, 1,338.63 and 550.37 is: 759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.05 : 1,338.63 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.05/1,338.63 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.05x = 1,338.63 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.05x = 736,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,735.10/970.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.48

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