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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.61, 1,314.59 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.61, 1,314.59 and 579.52 is: 799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.61 : 1,314.59 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.61/1,314.59 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.61x = 1,314.59 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.61x = 761,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,829.36/952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.73

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