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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.72, 1,339.67 and 551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.72, 1,339.67 and 551.14 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.72 : 1,339.67 = 551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.72/1,339.67 = 551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.72x = 1,339.67 × 551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.72x = 738,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,343.75/970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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