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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.21, 1,312.92 and 578.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.21, 1,312.92 and 578.43 is: 798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.21 : 1,312.92 = 578.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.21/1,312.92 = 578.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.21x = 1,312.92 × 578.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.21x = 759,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,432.32/951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.39

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