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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.95, 1,313.90 and 559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.95, 1,313.90 and 559.05 is: 771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.95 : 1,313.90 = 559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.95/1,313.90 = 559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.95x = 1,313.90 × 559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.95x = 734,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,533.00/951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.61

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