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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,339.53 and 551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,339.53 and 551.22 is: 760.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,339.53 = 551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,339.53 = 551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,339.53 × 551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 738,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,375.73/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.58

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