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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.40, 1,317.01 and 561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.40, 1,317.01 and 561.35 is: 774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.40 : 1,317.01 = 561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.40/1,317.01 = 561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.40x = 1,317.01 × 561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.40x = 739,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,300.27/954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.62

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