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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.01, 1,339.92 and 551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.01, 1,339.92 and 551.27 is: 760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.01 : 1,339.92 = 551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.01/1,339.92 = 551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.01x = 1,339.92 × 551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.01x = 738,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,657.70/971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.71

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