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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,313.16 and 558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,313.16 and 558.60 is: 770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,313.16 = 558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,313.16 = 558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,313.16 × 558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 733,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,531.18/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.94

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