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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.46, 1,313.01 and 552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.46, 1,313.01 and 552.98 is: 763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.46 : 1,313.01 = 552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.46/1,313.01 = 552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.46x = 1,313.01 × 552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.46x = 726,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,068.27/951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.11

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