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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,340.10 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,340.10 and 551.54 is: 761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,340.10 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,340.10 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,340.10 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 739,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,112.05/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.11

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