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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.70, 1,340.96 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.70, 1,340.96 and 552.12 is: 761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.70 : 1,340.96 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.70/1,340.96 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.70x = 1,340.96 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.70x = 740,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,370.84/971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.93

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