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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.10, 1,317.75 and 561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.10, 1,317.75 and 561.90 is: 775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.10 : 1,317.75 = 561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.10/1,317.75 = 561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.10x = 1,317.75 × 561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.10x = 740,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,443.73/955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.25

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