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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,314.18 and 559.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,314.18 and 559.29 is: 771.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,314.18 = 559.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,314.18 = 559.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,314.18 × 559.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 735,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,007.73/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.95

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