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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.00, 1,311.76 and 557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.00, 1,311.76 and 557.74 is: 769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.00 : 1,311.76 = 557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.00/1,311.76 = 557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.00x = 1,311.76 × 557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.00x = 731,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,618.23/951.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.32

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