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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.24, 1,314.08 and 559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.24, 1,314.08 and 559.34 is: 771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.24 : 1,314.08 = 559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.24/1,314.08 = 559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.24x = 1,314.08 × 559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.24x = 735,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,017.51/952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.88

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