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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.18, 1,340.24 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.18, 1,340.24 and 551.54 is: 761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.18 : 1,340.24 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.18/1,340.24 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.18x = 1,340.24 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.18x = 739,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,195.97/971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.13

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