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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.47, 1,339.29 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.47, 1,339.29 and 550.88 is: 760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.47 : 1,339.29 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.47/1,339.29 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.47x = 1,339.29 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.47x = 737,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,781.38/970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.23

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