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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.93, 1,314.97 and 559.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.93, 1,314.97 and 559.90 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.93 : 1,314.97 = 559.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.93/1,314.97 = 559.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.93x = 1,314.97 × 559.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.93x = 736,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,251.70/952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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