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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.98, 1,315.10 and 559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.98, 1,315.10 and 559.92 is: 772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.98 : 1,315.10 = 559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.98/1,315.10 = 559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.98x = 1,315.10 × 559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.98x = 736,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,350.79/952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.68

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