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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,314.36 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,314.36 and 559.44 is: 771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,314.36 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,314.36 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,314.36 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 735,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,305.56/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.93

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