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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.01, 1,340.01 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.01, 1,340.01 and 551.36 is: 760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.01 : 1,340.01 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.01/1,340.01 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.01x = 1,340.01 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.01x = 738,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,827.91/971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.89

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