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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.97, 1,314.63 and 579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.97, 1,314.63 and 579.56 is: 799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.97 : 1,314.63 = 579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.97/1,314.63 = 579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.97x = 1,314.63 × 579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.97x = 761,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,900.39/952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.51

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