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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.54, 1,340.76 and 551.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.54, 1,340.76 and 551.89 is: 761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.54 : 1,340.76 = 551.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.54/1,340.76 = 551.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.54x = 1,340.76 × 551.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.54x = 739,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,952.04/971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.63

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