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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.87, 1,313.06 and 558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.87, 1,313.06 and 558.82 is: 770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.87 : 1,313.06 = 558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.87/1,313.06 = 558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.87x = 1,313.06 × 558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.87x = 733,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,764.19/951.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.87

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