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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.11, 1,313.89 and 559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.11, 1,313.89 and 559.05 is: 771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.11 : 1,313.89 = 559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.11/1,313.89 = 559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.11x = 1,313.89 × 559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.11x = 734,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,530.20/952.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.48

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