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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,312.81 and 578.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,312.81 and 578.23 is: 797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,312.81 = 578.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,312.81 = 578.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,312.81 × 578.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 759,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,101.40/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.96

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