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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.05, 1,313.84 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.05, 1,313.84 and 559.08 is: 771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.05 : 1,313.84 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.05/1,313.84 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.05x = 1,313.84 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.05x = 734,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,541.67/952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.54

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