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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.25, 1,340.42 and 557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.25, 1,340.42 and 557.25 is: 769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.25 : 1,340.42 = 557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.25/1,340.42 = 557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.25x = 1,340.42 × 557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.25x = 746,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,949.05/971.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.06

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