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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.80, 1,314.73 and 559.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.80, 1,314.73 and 559.95 is: 772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.80 : 1,314.73 = 559.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.80/1,314.73 = 559.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.80x = 1,314.73 × 559.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.80x = 736,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,180.26/952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.65

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