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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.89, 1,341.27 and 552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.89, 1,341.27 and 552.28 is: 762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.89 : 1,341.27 = 552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.89/1,341.27 = 552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.89x = 1,341.27 × 552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.89x = 740,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,756.60/971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.18

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