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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.73, 1,339.58 and 551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.73, 1,339.58 and 551.07 is: 760.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.73 : 1,339.58 = 551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.73/1,339.58 = 551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.73x = 1,339.58 × 551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.73x = 738,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,199.60/970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.46

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