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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.64, 1,313.08 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.64, 1,313.08 and 558.52 is: 770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.64 : 1,313.08 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.64/1,313.08 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.64x = 1,313.08 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.64x = 733,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,381.44/951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.65

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