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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.86, 1,315.07 and 579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.86, 1,315.07 and 579.90 is: 800.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.86 : 1,315.07 = 579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.86/1,315.07 = 579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.86x = 1,315.07 × 579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.86x = 762,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,602.83/952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.33

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