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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.68, 1,340.95 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.68, 1,340.95 and 552.02 is: 761.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.68 : 1,340.95 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.68/1,340.95 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.68x = 1,340.95 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.68x = 740,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,221.75/971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.80

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