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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.71, 1,314.51 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.71, 1,314.51 and 574.77 is: 793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.71 : 1,314.51 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.71/1,314.51 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.71x = 1,314.51 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.71x = 755,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,543.69/952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.05

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