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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.69, 1,314.61 and 559.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.69, 1,314.61 and 559.57 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.69 : 1,314.61 = 559.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.69/1,314.61 = 559.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.69x = 1,314.61 × 559.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.69x = 735,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,616.32/952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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