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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.45, 1,313.07 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.45, 1,313.07 and 553.24 is: 763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.45 : 1,313.07 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.45/1,313.07 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.45x = 1,313.07 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.45x = 726,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,439.56/951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.51

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