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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.13, 1,338.78 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.13, 1,338.78 and 556.13 is: 767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.13 : 1,338.78 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.13/1,338.78 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.13x = 1,338.78 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.13x = 744,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,529.03/970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.46

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