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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,311.92 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,311.92 and 577.80 is: 797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,311.92 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,311.92 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,311.92 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 758,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,027.38/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.05

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