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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.81, 1,317.89 and 556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.81, 1,317.89 and 556.81 is: 768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.81 : 1,317.89 = 556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.81/1,317.89 = 556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.81x = 1,317.89 × 556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.81x = 733,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,812.43/954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.54

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