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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.54, 1,314.30 and 559.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.54, 1,314.30 and 559.70 is: 772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.54 : 1,314.30 = 559.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.54/1,314.30 = 559.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.54x = 1,314.30 × 559.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.54x = 735,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,613.71/952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.27

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