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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,313.03 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,313.03 and 558.50 is: 770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,313.03 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,313.03 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,313.03 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 733,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,324.46/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.70

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