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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.84, 1,317.92 and 561.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.84, 1,317.92 and 561.99 is: 775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.84 : 1,317.92 = 561.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.84/1,317.92 = 561.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.84x = 1,317.92 × 561.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.84x = 740,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,655.74/954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.69

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