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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.09, 1,312.50 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.09, 1,312.50 and 558.15 is: 770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.09 : 1,312.50 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.09/1,312.50 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.09x = 1,312.50 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.09x = 732,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,571.88/951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.24

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