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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,313.27 and 558.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,313.27 and 558.61 is: 770.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,313.27 = 558.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,313.27 = 558.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,313.27 × 558.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 733,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,605.75/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.96

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