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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,317.27 and 556.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,317.27 and 556.31 is: 767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,317.27 = 556.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,317.27 = 556.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,317.27 × 556.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 732,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,812.38/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.69

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