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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.00, 1,313.94 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.00, 1,313.94 and 559.02 is: 771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.00 : 1,313.94 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.00/1,313.94 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.00x = 1,313.94 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.00x = 734,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,525.76/952.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.56

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