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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,313.13 and 558.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,313.13 and 558.58 is: 770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,313.13 = 558.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,313.13 = 558.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,313.13 × 558.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 733,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,488.16/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.86

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