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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,313.45 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,313.45 and 558.56 is: 771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,313.45 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,313.45 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,313.45 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 733,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,643.22/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.00

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