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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.12, 1,316.76 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.12, 1,316.76 and 561 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.12 : 1,316.76 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.12/1,316.76 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.12x = 1,316.76 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.12x = 738,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,702.36/954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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