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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.28, 1,314.34 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.28, 1,314.34 and 559.44 is: 772.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.28 : 1,314.34 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.28/1,314.34 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.28x = 1,314.34 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.28x = 735,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,294.37/952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.14

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