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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,426.68 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,426.68 and 563.82 is: 845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,426.68 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,426.68 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,426.68 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 804,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,390.72/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.71

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