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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.01, 1,313.71 and 559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.01, 1,313.71 and 559 is: 771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.01 : 1,313.71 = 559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.01/1,313.71 = 559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.01x = 1,313.71 × 559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.01x = 734,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,363.89/952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.38

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