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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.60, 1,314.71 and 579.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.60, 1,314.71 and 579.73 is: 800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.60 : 1,314.71 = 579.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.60/1,314.71 = 579.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.60x = 1,314.71 × 579.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.60x = 762,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,169.03/952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.10

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