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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.95, 1,313.66 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.95, 1,313.66 and 553.64 is: 764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.95 : 1,313.66 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.95/1,313.66 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.95x = 1,313.66 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.95x = 727,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,295.24/951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.01

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