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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.12, 1,316.68 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.12, 1,316.68 and 561.14 is: 774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.12 : 1,316.68 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.12/1,316.68 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.12x = 1,316.68 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.12x = 738,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,841.82/954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.37

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