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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,340.21 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,340.21 and 551.53 is: 761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,340.21 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,340.21 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,340.21 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 739,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,166.02/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.13

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