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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.66, 1,314.79 and 579.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.66, 1,314.79 and 579.77 is: 800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.66 : 1,314.79 = 579.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.66/1,314.79 = 579.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.66x = 1,314.79 × 579.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.66x = 762,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,275.80/952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.16

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