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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.07, 1,312.44 and 558.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.07, 1,312.44 and 558.35 is: 770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.07 : 1,312.44 = 558.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.07/1,312.44 = 558.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.07x = 1,312.44 × 558.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.07x = 732,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,800.87/951.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.50

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