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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,313.16 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,313.16 and 553.20 is: 763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,313.16 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,313.16 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,313.16 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 726,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,440.11/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.29

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