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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.02, 1,312.31 and 578.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.02, 1,312.31 and 578.21 is: 797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.02 : 1,312.31 = 578.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.02/1,312.31 = 578.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.02x = 1,312.31 × 578.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.02x = 758,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,785.65/951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.86

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