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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.32, 1,312.76 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.32, 1,312.76 and 558.32 is: 770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.32 : 1,312.76 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.32/1,312.76 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.32x = 1,312.76 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.32x = 732,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,940.16/951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.45

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