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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.67, 1,339.52 and 551.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.67, 1,339.52 and 551.00 is: 760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.67 : 1,339.52 = 551.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.67/1,339.52 = 551.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.67x = 1,339.52 × 551.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.67x = 738,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,076.11/970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.38

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