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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.73, 1,341.02 and 552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.73, 1,341.02 and 552.07 is: 761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.73 : 1,341.02 = 552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.73/1,341.02 = 552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.73x = 1,341.02 × 552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.73x = 740,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,336.91/971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.88

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