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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.32, 1,316.67 and 561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.32, 1,316.67 and 561.47 is: 774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.32 : 1,316.67 = 561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.32/1,316.67 = 561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.32x = 1,316.67 × 561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.32x = 739,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,270.70/954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.66

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