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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.61, 1,339.58 and 550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.61, 1,339.58 and 550.87 is: 760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.61 : 1,339.58 = 550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.61/1,339.58 = 550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.61x = 1,339.58 × 550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.61x = 737,937.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,937.21/970.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.28

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