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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.75, 1,317.48 and 556.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.75, 1,317.48 and 556.35 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 1,317.48 = 556.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/1,317.48 = 556.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 1,317.48 × 556.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 732,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,980.00/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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