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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.51, 1,314.35 and 559.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.51, 1,314.35 and 559.53 is: 772.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.51 : 1,314.35 = 559.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.51/1,314.35 = 559.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.51x = 1,314.35 × 559.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.51x = 735,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,408.89/952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.07

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