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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,339.21 and 550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,339.21 and 550.89 is: 760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,339.21 = 550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,339.21 = 550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,339.21 × 550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 737,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,757.40/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.18

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