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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,312.74 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,312.74 and 557.91 is: 770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,312.74 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,312.74 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,312.74 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 732,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,390.77/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.10

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