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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.77, 1,339.34 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.77, 1,339.34 and 551.08 is: 760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.77 : 1,339.34 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.77/1,339.34 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.77x = 1,339.34 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.77x = 738,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,083.49/970.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.31

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