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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,316.58 and 561.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,316.58 and 561.09 is: 774.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,316.58 = 561.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,316.58 = 561.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,316.58 × 561.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 738,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,719.87/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.34

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