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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.12, 1,340.04 and 557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.12, 1,340.04 and 557.12 is: 768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.12 : 1,340.04 = 557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.12/1,340.04 = 557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.12x = 1,340.04 × 557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.12x = 746,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,563.08/971.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.77

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