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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.60, 1,314.39 and 579.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.60, 1,314.39 and 579.79 is: 799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.60 : 1,314.39 = 579.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.60/1,314.39 = 579.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.60x = 1,314.39 × 579.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.60x = 762,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,070.18/952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.99

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