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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.71, 1,339.72 and 551.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.71, 1,339.72 and 551.17 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.71 : 1,339.72 = 551.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.71/1,339.72 = 551.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.71x = 1,339.72 × 551.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.71x = 738,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,413.47/970.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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