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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.42, 1,312.92 and 578.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.42, 1,312.92 and 578.37 is: 798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.42 : 1,312.92 = 578.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.42/1,312.92 = 578.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.42x = 1,312.92 × 578.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.42x = 759,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,353.54/951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.13

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