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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.55, 1,317.26 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.55, 1,317.26 and 556.25 is: 767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.55 : 1,317.26 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.55/1,317.26 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.55x = 1,317.26 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.55x = 732,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,723.09/954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.62

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