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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,313.74 and 558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,313.74 and 558.76 is: 771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,313.74 = 558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,313.74 = 558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,313.74 × 558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 734,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,065.36/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.30

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