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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.03, 1,313.72 and 602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.03, 1,313.72 and 602.71 is: 831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.03 : 1,313.72 = 602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.03/1,313.72 = 602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.03x = 1,313.72 × 602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.03x = 791,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,789.17/952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.69

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