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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.16, 1,338.86 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.16, 1,338.86 and 550.64 is: 759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.16 : 1,338.86 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.16/1,338.86 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.16x = 1,338.86 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.16x = 737,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,229.87/970.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.91

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