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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.60, 1,339.46 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.60, 1,339.46 and 551 is: 760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.60 : 1,339.46 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.60/1,339.46 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.60x = 1,339.46 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.60x = 738,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,042.46/970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.40

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