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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.27, 1,340.03 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.27, 1,340.03 and 551.58 is: 761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.27 : 1,340.03 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.27/1,340.03 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.27x = 1,340.03 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.27x = 739,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,133.75/971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.00

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