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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.12, 1,312.22 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.12, 1,312.22 and 577.98 is: 797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.12 : 1,312.22 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.12/1,312.22 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.12x = 1,312.22 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.12x = 758,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,436.92/951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.41

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