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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.12, 1,338.60 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.12, 1,338.60 and 550.42 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.12 : 1,338.60 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.12/1,338.60 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.12x = 1,338.60 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.12x = 736,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,792.21/970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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