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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,316.52 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,316.52 and 555.72 is: 766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,316.52 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,316.52 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,316.52 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 731,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,616.49/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.70

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