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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,313.36 and 574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,313.36 and 574.07 is: 791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,313.36 = 574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,313.36 = 574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,313.36 × 574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 753,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,951.14/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.95

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