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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,313.82 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,313.82 and 559.26 is: 771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,313.82 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,313.82 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,313.82 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 734,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,766.97/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.80

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