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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.38, 1,312.68 and 573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.38, 1,312.68 and 573.10 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.38 : 1,312.68 = 573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.38/1,312.68 = 573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.38x = 1,312.68 × 573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.38x = 752,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,296.91/951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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