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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.68, 1,313.55 and 558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.68, 1,313.55 and 558.92 is: 771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.68 : 1,313.55 = 558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.68/1,313.55 = 558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.68x = 1,313.55 × 558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.68x = 734,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,169.37/951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.45

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