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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,340.19 and 551.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,340.19 and 551.49 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,340.19 = 551.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,340.19 = 551.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,340.19 × 551.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 739,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,094.68/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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