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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.10, 1,312.56 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.10, 1,312.56 and 552.75 is: 762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.10 : 1,312.56 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.10/1,312.56 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.10x = 1,312.56 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.10x = 725,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,517.54/951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.82

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