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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.15, 1,312.92 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.15, 1,312.92 and 558.48 is: 770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.15 : 1,312.92 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.15/1,312.92 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.15x = 1,312.92 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.15x = 733,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,239.56/951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.90

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