Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.90, 1,339.83 and 539.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 970.90, 1,339.83 and 539.71 is: 744.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970.90 : 1,339.83 = 539.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970.90/1,339.83 = 539.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970.90x = 1,339.83 × 539.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970.90x = 723,119.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,119.65/970.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744.79
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