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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.77, 1,317.64 and 562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.77, 1,317.64 and 562.06 is: 775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.77 : 1,317.64 = 562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.77/1,317.64 = 562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.77x = 1,317.64 × 562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.77x = 740,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,586.15/954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.67

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