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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.20, 1,340.28 and 551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.20, 1,340.28 and 551.64 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.20 : 1,340.28 = 551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.20/1,340.28 = 551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.20x = 1,340.28 × 551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.20x = 739,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,352.06/971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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