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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.83, 1,339.80 and 551.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.83, 1,339.80 and 551.02 is: 760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.83 : 1,339.80 = 551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.83/1,339.80 = 551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.83x = 1,339.80 × 551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.83x = 738,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,253.84/970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.44

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