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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.34, 1,313.69 and 559.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.34, 1,313.69 and 559.29 is: 771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.34 : 1,313.69 = 559.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.34/1,313.69 = 559.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.34x = 1,313.69 × 559.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.34x = 734,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,730.88/952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.50

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