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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.92, 1,313.60 and 559.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.92, 1,313.60 and 559.16 is: 771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.92 : 1,313.60 = 559.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.92/1,313.60 = 559.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.92x = 1,313.60 × 559.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.92x = 734,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,512.58/951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.61

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