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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.56, 1,313.01 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.56, 1,313.01 and 636.32 is: 878.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.56 : 1,313.01 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.56/1,313.01 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.56x = 1,313.01 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.56x = 835,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,494.52/951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.03

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