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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.88, 1,313.60 and 603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.88, 1,313.60 and 603.04 is: 832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.88 : 1,313.60 = 603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.88/1,313.60 = 603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.88x = 1,313.60 × 603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.88x = 792,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,153.34/951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.20

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