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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,317.36 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,317.36 and 556.11 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,317.36 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,317.36 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,317.36 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 732,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,597.07/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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