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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.11, 1,313.55 and 578.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.11, 1,313.55 and 578.95 is: 798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.11 : 1,313.55 = 578.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.11/1,313.55 = 578.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.11x = 1,313.55 × 578.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.11x = 760,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,479.77/952.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.73

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