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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.34, 1,340.40 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.34, 1,340.40 and 551.63 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.34 : 1,340.40 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.34/1,340.40 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.34x = 1,340.40 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.34x = 739,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,408.20/971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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