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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,312.17 and 552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,312.17 and 552.77 is: 762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,312.17 = 552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,312.17 = 552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,312.17 × 552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 725,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,328.73/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.59

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