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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.90, 1,314.80 and 559.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.90, 1,314.80 and 559.78 is: 772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.90 : 1,314.80 = 559.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.90/1,314.80 = 559.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.90x = 1,314.80 × 559.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.90x = 735,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,994.76/952.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.38

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