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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.11, 1,338.58 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.11, 1,338.58 and 550.41 is: 759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.11 : 1,338.58 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.11/1,338.58 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.11x = 1,338.58 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.11x = 736,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,767.82/970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.47

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