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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,313.28 and 558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,313.28 and 558.88 is: 771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,313.28 = 558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,313.28 = 558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,313.28 × 558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 733,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,965.93/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.36

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