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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.89, 1,314.06 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.89, 1,314.06 and 579.02 is: 799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.89 : 1,314.06 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.89/1,314.06 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.89x = 1,314.06 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.89x = 760,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,858.28/951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.32

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