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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.33, 1,313.01 and 558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.33, 1,313.01 and 558.38 is: 770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.33 : 1,313.01 = 558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.33/1,313.01 = 558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.33x = 1,313.01 × 558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.33x = 733,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,151.96/951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.66

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