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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.67, 1,317.03 and 561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.67, 1,317.03 and 561.70 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.67 : 1,317.03 = 561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.67/1,317.03 = 561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.67x = 1,317.03 × 561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.67x = 739,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,775.75/954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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