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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,340.17 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,340.17 and 551.48 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,340.17 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,340.17 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,340.17 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 739,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,071.97/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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