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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,340.10 and 551.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,340.10 and 551.57 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,340.10 = 551.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,340.10 = 551.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,340.10 × 551.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 739,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,152.26/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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