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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.11, 1,312.53 and 558.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.11, 1,312.53 and 558.05 is: 770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.11 : 1,312.53 = 558.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.11/1,312.53 = 558.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.11x = 1,312.53 × 558.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.11x = 732,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,450.80/951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.11

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