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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.99, 1,313.66 and 558.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.99, 1,313.66 and 558.95 is: 771.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.99 : 1,313.66 = 558.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.99/1,313.66 = 558.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.99x = 1,313.66 × 558.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.99x = 734,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,260.89/951.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.29

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