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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,314.54 and 598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,314.54 and 598.54 is: 826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,314.54 = 598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,314.54 = 598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,314.54 × 598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 786,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,804.77/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.37

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