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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,317.33 and 561.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,317.33 and 561.38 is: 774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,317.33 = 561.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,317.33 = 561.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,317.33 × 561.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 739,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,516.13/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.88

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