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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.58, 1,312.88 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.58, 1,312.88 and 558.52 is: 770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.58 : 1,312.88 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.58/1,312.88 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.58x = 1,312.88 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.58x = 733,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,269.74/951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.58

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