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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.73, 1,314.78 and 579.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.73, 1,314.78 and 579.62 is: 799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.73 : 1,314.78 = 579.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.73/1,314.78 = 579.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.73x = 1,314.78 × 579.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.73x = 762,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,072.78/952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.88

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