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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.10, 1,312.61 and 578.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.10, 1,312.61 and 578.00 is: 797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.10 : 1,312.61 = 578.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.10/1,312.61 = 578.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.10x = 1,312.61 × 578.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.10x = 758,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,679.13/951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.69

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