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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.45, 1,317.15 and 561.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.45, 1,317.15 and 561.51 is: 774.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.45 : 1,317.15 = 561.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.45/1,317.15 = 561.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.45x = 1,317.15 × 561.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.45x = 739,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,592.90/954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.89

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