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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.93, 1,317.54 and 561.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.93, 1,317.54 and 561.81 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.93 : 1,317.54 = 561.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.93/1,317.54 = 561.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.93x = 1,317.54 × 561.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.93x = 740,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,207.15/954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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