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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.75, 1,339.76 and 551.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.75, 1,339.76 and 551.17 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.75 : 1,339.76 = 551.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.75/1,339.76 = 551.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.75x = 1,339.76 × 551.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.75x = 738,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,435.52/970.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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