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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.18, 1,312.56 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.18, 1,312.56 and 558.15 is: 770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.18 : 1,312.56 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.18/1,312.56 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.18x = 1,312.56 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.18x = 732,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,605.36/951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.21

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