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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,340.73 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,340.73 and 551.92 is: 761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,340.73 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,340.73 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,340.73 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 739,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,975.70/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.64

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