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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,312.92 and 558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,312.92 and 558.46 is: 770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,312.92 = 558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,312.92 = 558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,312.92 × 558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 733,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,213.30/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.55

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