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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.06, 1,316.70 and 561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.06, 1,316.70 and 561.21 is: 774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.06 : 1,316.70 = 561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.06/1,316.70 = 561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.06x = 1,316.70 × 561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.06x = 738,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,945.21/954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.53

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