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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.73, 1,313.40 and 578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.73, 1,313.40 and 578.62 is: 798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.73 : 1,313.40 = 578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.73/1,313.40 = 578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.73x = 1,313.40 × 578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.73x = 759,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,959.51/951.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.50

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