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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.30, 1,314.04 and 559.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.30, 1,314.04 and 559.45 is: 771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.30 : 1,314.04 = 559.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.30/1,314.04 = 559.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.30x = 1,314.04 × 559.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.30x = 735,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,136.88/952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.96

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