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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.70, 1,427.55 and 514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.70, 1,427.55 and 514.30 is: 771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.70 : 1,427.55 = 514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.70/1,427.55 = 514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.70x = 1,427.55 × 514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.70x = 734,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,188.97/951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.45

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