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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.29, 1,312.87 and 578.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.29, 1,312.87 and 578.18 is: 797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.29 : 1,312.87 = 578.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.29/1,312.87 = 578.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.29x = 1,312.87 × 578.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.29x = 759,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,077.01/951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.95

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