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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,313.54 and 635.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,313.54 and 635.77 is: 878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,313.54 = 635.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,313.54 = 635.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,313.54 × 635.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 835,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,109.33/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.10

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