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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.75, 1,341.12 and 557.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.75, 1,341.12 and 557.75 is: 769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.75 : 1,341.12 = 557.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.75/1,341.12 = 557.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.75x = 1,341.12 × 557.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.75x = 748,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,009.68/971.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.76

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