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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.32, 1,338.98 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.32, 1,338.98 and 550.68 is: 759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.32 : 1,338.98 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.32/1,338.98 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.32x = 1,338.98 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.32x = 737,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,349.51/970.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.90

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