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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.63, 1,314.60 and 559.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.63, 1,314.60 and 559.65 is: 772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.63 : 1,314.60 = 559.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.63/1,314.60 = 559.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.63x = 1,314.60 × 559.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.63x = 735,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,715.89/952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.30

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