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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,312.56 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,312.56 and 558.20 is: 770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,312.56 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,312.56 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,312.56 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 732,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,670.99/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.31

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