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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.93, 1,313.51 and 559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.93, 1,313.51 and 559.04 is: 771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.93 : 1,313.51 = 559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.93/1,313.51 = 559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.93x = 1,313.51 × 559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.93x = 734,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,300.19/951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.38

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