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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.28, 1,316.28 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.28, 1,316.28 and 561.03 is: 773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.28 : 1,316.28 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.28/1,316.28 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.28x = 1,316.28 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.28x = 738,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,472.57/954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.85

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