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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,312.64 and 558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,312.64 and 558.24 is: 770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,312.64 = 558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,312.64 = 558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,312.64 × 558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 732,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,768.15/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.36

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