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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.67, 1,340.82 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.67, 1,340.82 and 551.88 is: 761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.67 : 1,340.82 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.67/1,340.82 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.67x = 1,340.82 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.67x = 739,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,971.74/971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.55

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