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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.95, 1,313.69 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.95, 1,313.69 and 553.70 is: 764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.95 : 1,313.69 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.95/1,313.69 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.95x = 1,313.69 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.95x = 727,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,390.67/951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.10

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