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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,338.90 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,338.90 and 550.62 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,338.90 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,338.90 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,338.90 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 737,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,225.12/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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