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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.10, 1,313.85 and 598.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.10, 1,313.85 and 598.38 is: 825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.10 : 1,313.85 = 598.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.10/1,313.85 = 598.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.10x = 1,313.85 × 598.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.10x = 786,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,181.56/952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.74

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