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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.24, 1,340.26 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.24, 1,340.26 and 551.48 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.24 : 1,340.26 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.24/1,340.26 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.24x = 1,340.26 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.24x = 739,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,118.50/971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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