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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,340.52 and 557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,340.52 and 557.26 is: 769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,340.52 = 557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,340.52 = 557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,340.52 × 557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 747,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,018.18/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.12

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