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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.07, 1,340.27 and 551.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.07, 1,340.27 and 551.45 is: 761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.07 : 1,340.27 = 551.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.07/1,340.27 = 551.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.07x = 1,340.27 × 551.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.07x = 739,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,082.43/971.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.10

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