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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,311.75 and 558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,311.75 and 558.13 is: 769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,311.75 = 558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,311.75 = 558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,311.75 × 558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 732,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,127.03/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.83

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