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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.56, 1,339.38 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.56, 1,339.38 and 556.56 is: 768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.56 : 1,339.38 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.56/1,339.38 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.56x = 1,339.38 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.56x = 745,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,445.33/970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.06

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