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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,316.72 and 561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,316.72 and 561.68 is: 774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,316.72 = 561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,316.72 = 561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,316.72 × 561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 739,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,575.29/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.85

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