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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.80, 1,313.46 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.80, 1,313.46 and 553.52 is: 763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.80 : 1,313.46 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.80/1,313.46 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.80x = 1,313.46 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.80x = 727,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,026.38/951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.84

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