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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.58, 1,316.96 and 561.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.58, 1,316.96 and 561.46 is: 774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.58 : 1,316.96 = 561.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.58/1,316.96 = 561.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.58x = 1,316.96 × 561.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.58x = 739,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,420.36/954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.60

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