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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.46, 1,312.58 and 558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.46, 1,312.58 and 558.26 is: 770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.46 : 1,312.58 = 558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.46/1,312.58 = 558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.46x = 1,312.58 × 558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.46x = 732,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,760.91/951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.14

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