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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.62, 1,313.48 and 578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.62, 1,313.48 and 578.48 is: 798.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.62 : 1,313.48 = 578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.62/1,313.48 = 578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.62x = 1,313.48 × 578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.62x = 759,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,816.79/951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.45

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