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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,313.09 and 537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,313.09 and 537.54 is: 741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,313.09 = 537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,313.09 = 537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,313.09 × 537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 705,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,838.40/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.79

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