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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.92, 1,318.02 and 561.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.92, 1,318.02 and 561.98 is: 775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.92 : 1,318.02 = 561.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.92/1,318.02 = 561.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.92x = 1,318.02 × 561.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.92x = 740,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,700.88/954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.67

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