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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.06, 1,340.02 and 551.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.06, 1,340.02 and 551.39 is: 760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.06 : 1,340.02 = 551.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.06/1,340.02 = 551.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.06x = 1,340.02 × 551.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.06x = 738,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,867.62/971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.89

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