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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,317.80 and 561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,317.80 and 561.92 is: 775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,317.80 = 561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,317.80 = 561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,317.80 × 561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 740,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,498.18/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.59

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