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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.36, 1,313.19 and 558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.36, 1,313.19 and 558.38 is: 770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.36 : 1,313.19 = 558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.36/1,313.19 = 558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.36x = 1,313.19 × 558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.36x = 733,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,259.03/951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.75

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