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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.16, 1,316.74 and 555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.16, 1,316.74 and 555.88 is: 767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.16 : 1,316.74 = 555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.16/1,316.74 = 555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.16x = 1,316.74 × 555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.16x = 731,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,949.43/954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.11

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