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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.75, 1,314.23 and 603.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.75, 1,314.23 and 603.05 is: 832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.75 : 1,314.23 = 603.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.75/1,314.23 = 603.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.75x = 1,314.23 × 603.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.75x = 792,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,536.82/951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.72

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