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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,425.78 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,425.78 and 565.50 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,425.78 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,425.78 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,425.78 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 806,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,278.59/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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