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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.74, 1,317.33 and 556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.74, 1,317.33 and 556.34 is: 767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.74 : 1,317.33 = 556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.74/1,317.33 = 556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.74x = 1,317.33 × 556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.74x = 732,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,883.37/954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.63

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