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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.75, 1,313.70 and 553.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.75, 1,313.70 and 553.51 is: 764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.75 : 1,313.70 = 553.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.75/1,313.70 = 553.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.75x = 1,313.70 × 553.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.75x = 727,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,140.73/951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.00

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