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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.25, 1,312.51 and 552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.25, 1,312.51 and 552.98 is: 762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.25 : 1,312.51 = 552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.25/1,312.51 = 552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.25x = 1,312.51 × 552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.25x = 725,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,791.78/951.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.99

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