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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.89, 1,317.52 and 556.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.89, 1,317.52 and 556.31 is: 767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.89 : 1,317.52 = 556.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.89/1,317.52 = 556.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.89x = 1,317.52 × 556.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.89x = 732,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,949.55/954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.57

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