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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.57, 1,313.44 and 719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.57, 1,313.44 and 719.29 is: 991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.57 : 1,313.44 = 719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.57/1,313.44 = 719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.57x = 1,313.44 × 719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.57x = 944,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,744.26/952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.78

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