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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.51, 1,317.45 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.51, 1,317.45 and 561.66 is: 775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.51 : 1,317.45 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.51/1,317.45 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.51x = 1,317.45 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.51x = 739,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,956.16/954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.22

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