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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971, 1,340.06 and 557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971, 1,340.06 and 557.08 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971 : 1,340.06 = 557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971/1,340.06 = 557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971x = 1,340.06 × 557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971x = 746,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,520.62/971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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