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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.03, 1,340.06 and 551.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.03, 1,340.06 and 551.38 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.03 : 1,340.06 = 551.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.03/1,340.06 = 551.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.03x = 1,340.06 × 551.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.03x = 738,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,882.28/971.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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