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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,312.18 and 578.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,312.18 and 578.14 is: 797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,312.18 = 578.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,312.18 = 578.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,312.18 × 578.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 758,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,623.75/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.71

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