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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.56, 1,313.16 and 558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.56, 1,313.16 and 558.62 is: 770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.56 : 1,313.16 = 558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.56/1,313.16 = 558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.56x = 1,313.16 × 558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.56x = 733,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,557.44/951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.90

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