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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.44, 1,317.12 and 561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.44, 1,317.12 and 561.69 is: 775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.44 : 1,317.12 = 561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.44/1,317.12 = 561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.44x = 1,317.12 × 561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.44x = 739,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,813.13/954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.13

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