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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,316.72 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,316.72 and 561.20 is: 774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,316.72 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,316.72 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,316.72 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 738,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,943.26/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.38

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