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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.30, 1,340.36 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.30, 1,340.36 and 551.63 is: 761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.30 : 1,340.36 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.30/1,340.36 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.30x = 1,340.36 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.30x = 739,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,373.33/971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.22

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