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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.23, 1,312.22 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.23, 1,312.22 and 558 is: 769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.23 : 1,312.22 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.23/1,312.22 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.23x = 1,312.22 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.23x = 732,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,220.16/951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.76

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