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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.18, 1,338.73 and 550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.18, 1,338.73 and 550.57 is: 759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.18 : 1,338.73 = 550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.18/1,338.73 = 550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.18x = 1,338.73 × 550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.18x = 737,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,066.32/970.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.72

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