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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,314.04 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,314.04 and 603.18 is: 832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,314.04 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,314.04 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,314.04 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 792,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,602.65/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.44

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