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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.91, 1,339.86 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.91, 1,339.86 and 551.25 is: 760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.91 : 1,339.86 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.91/1,339.86 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.91x = 1,339.86 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.91x = 738,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,597.83/970.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.73

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