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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.81, 1,317.74 and 561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.81, 1,317.74 and 561.96 is: 775.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.81 : 1,317.74 = 561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.81/1,317.74 = 561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.81x = 1,317.74 × 561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.81x = 740,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,514.36/954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.56

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