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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.62, 1,339.41 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.62, 1,339.41 and 550.98 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.62 : 1,339.41 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.62/1,339.41 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.62x = 1,339.41 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.62x = 737,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,988.12/970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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