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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.13, 1,314.09 and 579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.13, 1,314.09 and 579.23 is: 799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.13 : 1,314.09 = 579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.13/1,314.09 = 579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.13x = 1,314.09 × 579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.13x = 761,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,162.16/952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.43

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