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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.12, 1,316.55 and 555.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.12, 1,316.55 and 555.67 is: 766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.12 : 1,316.55 = 555.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.12/1,316.55 = 555.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.12x = 1,316.55 × 555.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.12x = 731,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,567.34/954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.75

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