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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.68, 1,317.36 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.68, 1,317.36 and 556.38 is: 767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.68 : 1,317.36 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.68/1,317.36 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.68x = 1,317.36 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.68x = 732,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,952.76/954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.75

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