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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,312.40 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,312.40 and 558.16 is: 770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,312.40 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,312.40 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,312.40 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 732,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,529.18/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.24

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