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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.77, 1,313.35 and 578.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.77, 1,313.35 and 578.77 is: 798.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.77 : 1,313.35 = 578.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.77/1,313.35 = 578.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.77x = 1,313.35 × 578.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.77x = 760,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,122.85/951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.64

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