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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,340.14 and 551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,340.14 and 551.44 is: 760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,340.14 = 551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,340.14 = 551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,340.14 × 551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 739,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,002.07/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.99

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