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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.88, 1,314.99 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.88, 1,314.99 and 579.87 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.88 : 1,314.99 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.88/1,314.99 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.88x = 1,314.99 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.88x = 762,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,523.25/952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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