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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.78, 1,314.89 and 579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.78, 1,314.89 and 579.70 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.78 : 1,314.89 = 579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.78/1,314.89 = 579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.78x = 1,314.89 × 579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.78x = 762,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,241.73/952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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