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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.17, 1,312.35 and 558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.17, 1,312.35 and 558.11 is: 770.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.17 : 1,312.35 = 558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.17/1,312.35 = 558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.17x = 1,312.35 × 558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.17x = 732,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,429.10/951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.03

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