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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.86, 1,339.96 and 551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.86, 1,339.96 and 551.24 is: 760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.86 : 1,339.96 = 551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.86/1,339.96 = 551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.86x = 1,339.96 × 551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.86x = 738,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,639.55/970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.81

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