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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.16, 1,314.42 and 603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.16, 1,314.42 and 603.32 is: 832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.16 : 1,314.42 = 603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.16/1,314.42 = 603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.16x = 1,314.42 × 603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.16x = 793,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,015.87/952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.86

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