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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,311.90 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,311.90 and 577.74 is: 796.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,311.90 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,311.90 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,311.90 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 757,937.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,937.11/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.94

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