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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,313.04 and 553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,313.04 and 553.15 is: 763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,313.04 = 553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,313.04 = 553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,313.04 × 553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 726,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,309.03/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.32

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