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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,339.27 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,339.27 and 550.86 is: 760.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,339.27 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,339.27 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,339.27 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 737,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,748.90/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.16

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