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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,338.85 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,338.85 and 550.54 is: 759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,338.85 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,338.85 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,338.85 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 737,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,081.03/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.81

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