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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.67, 1,313.31 and 558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.67, 1,313.31 and 558.70 is: 771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.67 : 1,313.31 = 558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.67/1,313.31 = 558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.67x = 1,313.31 × 558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.67x = 733,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,746.30/951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.01

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