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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.26, 1,312.74 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.26, 1,312.74 and 547.54 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.26 : 1,312.74 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.26/1,312.74 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.26x = 1,312.74 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.26x = 718,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,777.66/951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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