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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,313.28 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,313.28 and 558.48 is: 770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,313.28 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,313.28 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,313.28 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 733,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,440.61/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.74

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