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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.35, 1,314.32 and 559.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.35, 1,314.32 and 559.43 is: 772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.35 : 1,314.32 = 559.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.35/1,314.32 = 559.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.35x = 1,314.32 × 559.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.35x = 735,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,270.04/952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.06

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