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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.70, 1,313.11 and 558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.70, 1,313.11 and 558.65 is: 770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.70 : 1,313.11 = 558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.70/1,313.11 = 558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.70x = 1,313.11 × 558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.70x = 733,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,568.90/951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.80

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