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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.85, 1,341.18 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.85, 1,341.18 and 552.15 is: 761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.85 : 1,341.18 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.85/1,341.18 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.85x = 1,341.18 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.85x = 740,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,532.54/971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.98

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