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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.54, 1,340.60 and 551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.54, 1,340.60 and 551.82 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.54 : 1,340.60 = 551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.54/1,340.60 = 551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.54x = 1,340.60 × 551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.54x = 739,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,769.89/971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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