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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.78, 1,313.40 and 537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.78, 1,313.40 and 537.78 is: 742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.78 : 1,313.40 = 537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.78/1,313.40 = 537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.78x = 1,313.40 × 537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.78x = 706,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,320.25/951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.10

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