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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.53, 1,313.26 and 553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.53, 1,313.26 and 553.12 is: 763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.53 : 1,313.26 = 553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.53/1,313.26 = 553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.53x = 1,313.26 × 553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.53x = 726,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,385.71/951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.39

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