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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.40, 1,312.26 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.40, 1,312.26 and 558.50 is: 770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.40 : 1,312.26 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.40/1,312.26 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.40x = 1,312.26 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.40x = 732,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,897.21/951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.34

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