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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.70, 1,313.33 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.70, 1,313.33 and 558.74 is: 771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.70 : 1,313.33 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.70/1,313.33 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.70x = 1,313.33 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.70x = 733,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,810.00/951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.05

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