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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.99, 1,314.73 and 579.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.99, 1,314.73 and 579.91 is: 800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.99 : 1,314.73 = 579.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.99/1,314.73 = 579.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.99x = 1,314.73 × 579.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.99x = 762,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,425.07/952.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.03

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