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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.02, 1,312.06 and 557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.02, 1,312.06 and 557.90 is: 769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.02 : 1,312.06 = 557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.02/1,312.06 = 557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.02x = 1,312.06 × 557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.02x = 731,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,995.48/951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.70

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