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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.68, 1,313.16 and 578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.68, 1,313.16 and 578.72 is: 798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.68 : 1,313.16 = 578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.68/1,313.16 = 578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.68x = 1,313.16 × 578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.68x = 759,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,951.96/951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.54

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