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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,339.18 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,339.18 and 556.48 is: 767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,339.18 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,339.18 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,339.18 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 745,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,226.89/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.96

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