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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.41, 1,314.36 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.41, 1,314.36 and 559.56 is: 772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.41 : 1,314.36 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.41/1,314.36 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.41x = 1,314.36 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.41x = 735,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,463.28/952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.21

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