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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.66, 1,317.74 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.66, 1,317.74 and 561.54 is: 775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.66 : 1,317.74 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.66/1,317.74 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.66x = 1,317.74 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.66x = 739,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,963.72/954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.11

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