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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.86, 1,314.59 and 579.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.86, 1,314.59 and 579.59 is: 799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.86 : 1,314.59 = 579.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.86/1,314.59 = 579.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.86x = 1,314.59 × 579.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.86x = 761,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,913.75/952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.61

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