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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.05, 1,316.57 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.05, 1,316.57 and 555.75 is: 766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.05 : 1,316.57 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.05/1,316.57 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.05x = 1,316.57 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.05x = 731,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,681.00/954.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.93

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