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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.04, 1,313.90 and 578.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.04, 1,313.90 and 578.93 is: 798.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.04 : 1,313.90 = 578.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.04/1,313.90 = 578.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.04x = 1,313.90 × 578.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.04x = 760,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,656.13/952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.97

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